Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager

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Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support projects in the Northeast US. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the overall management and leadership of a dynamic project including profit and loss, permit compliance, process control, health and safety, quality, internal/external reporting, and employee supervision and management including staffing, compensation, training, performance management and workforce development. Working with other members of our team you’ll build and maintain positive business and customer relationships, and be responsible for the planning, organization, operations, maintenance and improvement of the facility. You’ll also be responsible for implementing health and safety policy and procedures and maintaining the operation process control including compliance with regulatory agencies.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need • 10 years of experience in the water wastewater segment with increasing levels of responsibility • Experience working with, overseeing, and developing other employees and supervisors • Experience developing budgets, tracking actual expenditures vs budget and variance reporting • Experience in written and oral presentations • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Valid driver’s license with no major infractions • MA Grade 5 or above wastewater license

Ideally, You'll Also Have • High school diploma or equivalent • College degree in a technical or business discipline • Water or Wastewater Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months • Experience with DMS and CMMS • Experience with SCADA systems • Capable of working independently and maintaining an orderly schedule • Understanding of the technical aspects of the facility to be managed • Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 has an unlimited U.S. 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.

The base salary range for this position is $143,500.00 to $165,000.00. 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. Job posted on April 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 enabling them to deliver their best work.

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