Head of Project Management (Remote)

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.

Our teams commonly engage at the forefront of large, complex projects to help navigate the competing challenges of reliable water supply and protection of natural resources. We’re seeking a Conveyance Project Manager to lead delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance and storage projects for our municipal, private, state, Tribal, irrigation district, and Federal clients in Oregon. As a Conveyance Project Manager, you’ll be charged with leading a team of highly qualified and motivated engineers through the design process, interacting directly with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance solutions, and mentoring high‑performing mid‑level engineers. We’ll ask you to grow your career by acting as a seller‑doer who will be empowered to develop and manage projects.

Working with other members of our local and regional team, you’ll serve as a Design Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and Project Manager leading a technical team, performing technical tasks, and coordinating the use of resources to accomplish multiple, concurrent water infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities may include planning and design related management as well as technical support roles for various types of conveyance systems, such as open‑channel flow and low‑pressure conduit, flow control structures, collection systems, pump stations and force mains. Additional assignments will likely include other water/wastewater‑related civil infrastructure evaluations.

You’ll lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract. At Jacobs, you will also have the opportunity to grow professionally through your participation with high‑functioning project teams delivering challenging projects. Through these projects you will also build client relationships and foster future client opportunities in collaboration with our Sales Team. We’ll rely on you to lead business development activities with key clients resulting in winning new projects as well as perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Agricultural, Mechanical, Environmental, and/or related engineering discipline.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required. Design Management, Assistant Project Management, and/or Project Management experience providing leadership and oversight of project delivery.

Ability to lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, proposals and/or reports.

Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams on medium to large water conveyance projects.

Experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including conveyance pipeline design, project management, water/wastewater pump station design.

Strong network among clients in the region.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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