Wastewater Project Manager

Treating wastewater is essential for the well-being of communities worldwide. As projects increasingly focus on resource recovery, capital planning, and cultivating a culture of carbon neutrality and climate resilience, we at Jacobs are at the forefront of delivering leadership, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. We are looking for a Wastewater Project Manager to join our dynamic team and make an impact on our clients' projects. You'll have the opportunity to advance your career by leading project teams to provide innovative and sustainable solutions. In this role, you will be instrumental in leading and mentoring staff, building long-term relationships with clients, and developing strategies for new work, including positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts. Collaborating within diverse, multi-discipline teams will enable you to share your expertise while also learning from others, fostering your professional growth. At Jacobs, we believe in the power of inclusion and diversity, actively promoting a culture in which everyone can thrive. We value different perspectives, fostering creativity and growth through a collaborative environment. As part of our commitment to exceptional project outcomes, you will engage with our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates, maximizing design and digital technology capabilities to achieve our clients' goals. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering. Extensive project management experience for municipal wastewater treatment projects (planning, design, and construction) with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary project teams. Strong understanding of municipal wastewater treatment processes and technologies. Experience in multi-discipline design management. Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral. Self-motivated and proactive, demonstrated through involvement in professional societies or related activities. Ability to build client relationships and successfully win projects. Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Illinois or the ability to obtain one within 6 months. Ideally, you will also have: Over 15 years of project management experience within the municipal wastewater treatment sector. A willingness to mentor and develop younger staff, enhancing their project management skills. Experience in process mechanical design and the eagerness to take on the discipline lead role as needed. Master's Degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-03-04