Senior Water Project Manager

Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Senior Water Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening Alaska’s water and wastewater systems, leading complex and meaningful projects that directly support the health, resilience, and sustainability of communities across the state.

This is your opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, partner with clients on their most pressing water challenges, and help shape the long term growth of our Alaska water practice. If you’re energized by technical excellence, strategic thinking, and building strong client relationships, you’ll thrive here.

As a key leader in our Alaska water business, you will:

• Deliver impactful water projects across Alaska, including conveyance, storage, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and planning initiatives that support community resilience.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery and seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines.

• Manage projects from concept through commissioning, driving schedule, budget, scope, and profitability while maintaining Jacobs’ rigorous quality and safety standards.

• Strengthen client relationships by engaging on technical topics, project strategy, and long-term planning to support continued success.

• Support business development efforts, including strategy development, positioning, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations.

• Champion a culture of caring, safety, inclusion, and quality, ensuring our teams feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

• Mentor and develop emerging talent, helping shape the next generation of water professionals at Jacobs.

Join us and help design the future of Alaska’s water infrastructure — from remote villages to growing urban centers — while advancing your career within one of the world’s most respected engineering firms.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

• Minimum 15 years of industry experience with direct project management responsibilities

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 1 year

• Proven experience managing and designing small to large water planning and infrastructure projects

• Demonstrated ability to build, support, and inspire high-performing teams

•Strong planning and organizational skills

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:   

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience

• A strong network with Alaska municipalities, utilities, or other water/wastewater clients

Our Commitment to You 

• Mentoring: Access to formal and informal mentoring programs, including dedicated budget for professional development.
• Training: Opportunities to grow your technical, project management, and leadership skills. 
• Career Development: A personalized career path aligned with your interests and the breadth of opportunities across Jacobs’ global water business. 
• Hybrid Work: Flexibility to balance in-office collaboration with remote work to support your best performance. 

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

144,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

226,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $144,600.00 to $226,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Anchorage	Alaska	United States