Jacobs · 1 day ago
Senior Water Design-Build Design Manager
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $271K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company that focuses on solving critical problems for cities and environments. They are seeking a Water Design-Build Design Manager to lead large, complex water and wastewater projects, manage multi-disciplinary design teams, and ensure project success through innovative delivery models.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
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 the 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
Establishes work plan and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
Directs and coordinates activities of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Develops, reviews and obtains confirmation of financial and project delivery schedule activities of design and construction as they relate to all disciplines involved
Assures that project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints
Responsible for the leadership, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination of project assignments and managing projects that are larger in scope and complexity
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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