Jacobs · 16 hours ago
Senior Design Build Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $177K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving the world's most critical problems through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead design for infrastructure and construction projects in the water design build market, focusing on client relationships and project management across the Carolinas.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight and direction for complex water market engineering and construction projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives
Act as Project Manager for water design projects as well as non-design projects
Develop client and contractor relationships and leverage existing ones to support business development opportunities
Lead project budget and team resources development
Represent Jacobs at industry conferences and events, positioning us as a leader in water solutions
Collaborate with sales, operations, marketing, and technical teams to align client needs with Jacobs’ capabilities
Participate and execute risk management strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating contractual, schedule, regulatory, technical, and other risks
Mentor and guide multidisciplinary project teams, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture
Provide insight regarding safety, building codes, and quality standards, in coordination for projects and implementation during project delivery
Align priorities between clients, contractors, and subcontractors for design and projects during construction as needed
Develop scheduling, budget control, and project delivery outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of progressive experience in design engineering and construction
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months
Proven success in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and leading diverse teams including for design build projects
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, oversight, and forecasting
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Preferred
PMP certification or equivalent preferred
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)
Seven paid holidays
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
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
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
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