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Base pay range

$154,700.00/yr - $241,750.00/yr

Overview

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're seeking a Water Design‑Build Manager to lead the execution of large, complex water and wastewater projects through innovative delivery models such as Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, and PPP. This high‑impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape major infrastructure programs and drive meaningful change across the country.

This is more than a job—it's a chance to lead transformative projects, mentor teams, and shape the future of water infrastructure. You'll be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, helping us deliver outcomes that matter.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi‑disciplinary design teams across multiple offices to deliver high‑quality, integrated solutions.
• Building strong relationships with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Managing project performance through scheduling, earned value analysis, and cost control.
• Overseeing contract execution, team utilization, and project profitability.
• Representing Jacobs in client meetings, public forums, and industry presentations.
• Supporting business development efforts and contributing to the growth of our national Design‑Build practice.
• Responsible for overall quality and coordination of the work performed, client interface, utilization of staff, reputation and reflection of the Team and Jacobs, contract management, billing collection, and control of project profitability.
• Establishing work plans and multi‑disciplinary staffing for each project phase and arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Directing and coordinating activities of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technicians to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Developing, reviewing, and obtaining confirmation of financial and project delivery schedule activities of design and construction for all involved disciplines.
• Ensuring the project team complies with the contract agreement and exercising cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints.
• Providing leadership, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination of project assignments and managing projects that are larger in scope and complexity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex multi‑discipline water infrastructure projects – including Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, and/or PPP projects as Design Manager for water projects.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to lead diverse teams in high‑intensity settings.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering impactful solutions.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits invest in you and the things you care about. 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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered. 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 to deliver their best work. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

Job Posting

Job posted on October 20, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.