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Jacobs · 2 days ago

Project Manager – Water Conveyance & Infrastructure

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for cities and environments. They are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects related to water/wastewater conveyance in North Florida, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

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Hiring Manager

Donivan Littlejohn

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, with a focus on conveyance systems (gravity sewers, force mains, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, etc.)

Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget targets while upholding Jacobs’ standards for health, safety, quality, and risk management

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their challenges and goals, and positioning Jacobs as their consultant of choice

Drive business development by identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and securing new contracts

Contribute to the North Florida Market Action Plan, delivering innovative solutions and expanding our client base

Manage and deliver complex conveyance and infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction

Lead internal and external project coordination, including scope development, design oversight, permitting, and construction support

Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and participation in industry events

Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and achieving gross margin goals

Collaborate with sales, operations, and legal teams on pursuits, contracts, and strategic account planning

Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement

In Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build opportunities, you will also be directly responsible for these responsibilities for the construction phase of the project while managing both self-perform and subcontracted work

Qualification

Water/Wastewater DesignFlorida PE LicenseProject ManagementAlternative Delivery ProjectsClient Relationship ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline

10+ years of progressive experience in project management and conveyance design for municipal water/wastewater infrastructure

Experience in the construction and administration of water, wastewater, or conveyance infrastructure

Experience in alternative delivery projects including CMAR, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build for water, wastewater, or conveyance infrastructure

Florida PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Proven success in delivering large-scale conveyance projects and managing multidisciplinary teams

Strong understanding of project delivery tools, metrics, and risk management

Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Demonstrated ability to win work and grow client accounts