Program Manager - Large Water/Wastewater Treatment ...

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Jacobs Water practice has a unique opportunity for a Program Manager to oversee water/wastewater treatment construction programs for municipal client organizations, executing program management processes, and developing and maintaining strong client relationships.The Project Manager should have a minimum of fifteen years of project management experience, at least five of which have included management of multi-project programs and services. A registered professional engineer in the State of Georgia is preferred for this position but is not mandatory. The Program Manager must have demonstrated project management and engineering expertise in water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, wastewater treatment facilities, pump station facilities, stormwater systems, utility operations, construction and contract management, claims analysis, and must have excellent communication and customer service skills.As a Jacobs Program Manager, you can expect to:u2022 Lead and manage a program team through all program phases with established program delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in the contract.u2022 Complete the scope of work to the satisfaction of the client and key stakeholders, while simultaneously ensuring that Jacobsu2019 health & safety, quality, financial, risk management, business and policy expectations are met.u2022 Serve as the primary program interface internally with the Jacobs program team and externally with the client, subconsultants (providing design and construction services), regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.u2022 Work with the client to analyze the requirements for each project and provide recommendation on the appropriate delivery method (i.e., D/B/B, progressive D/B, etc.) for each project, as applicable.u2022 Provide motivation and direction to the program team through direct relationship with the programu2019s functional managers and multiple project managers.u2022 Establish and implement procedures to provide constructability and value engineering reviews during the design phase of projects that yield value to the owner.u2022 Oversee resources assigned to analyze claims and change orders and make recommendations to the client regarding merit and quantum.u2022 Ensure proper start-up and commissioning plans are in place in partnership with the owner, design engineers and contractors/design builders as appropriate.u2022 Be responsible for key decisions in areas such as balancing program resource requirements; the scope/schedule/sequence of program activities; client and/or team satisfaction; overall program risk profile; quality; maintain health and safety; and financial performance of a program, with commensurate impact observed at the business level.u2022 Plays a role in the business development activities leading to the award of new program management contracts. This typically includes client relationship development, program-specific positioning activities, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation, orals presentation, and contract negotiation consistent with established business development processes.u2022 Demonstrate leadership by example with integrity and candor. u2022 15+ years of project management experienceu2022 5 years of program management experience managing multiple projectsu2022 B.S. or M.S. degree in related engineering or applicable disciplineu2022 Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excelu2022 Highly effective written and verbal communication skills - Excellent team leader and team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.Ideally, you will also have:u2022 Georgia Professional Engineering license or able to gain reciprocity (Preferred)u2022 Excellent knowledge of construction scheduling (P6)u2022 Knowledgeable with web-based construction document management platforms#LI-TG1Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2026-03-02