Construction Manager - Wastewater Facilities

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + stock plan

Paid time off and holidays

Career development

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site execution of wastewater treatment and conveyance projects in the United States. You will oversee contractor performance, coordinate field activities, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.

You will collaborate with owners, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver critical water infrastructure, drive project success, and support operations teams during turnover.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management on municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Experience leading construction for wastewater facilities or related infrastructure.
• PE license or CCM certification preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and manage safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Jacobs field representative for wastewater projects.
• Lead daily construction activities for upgrades and plant construction.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with specs, permits, safety, and contracts.
• Facilitate project meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage construction schedules and progress against milestones.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, and field issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Reading engineering plans

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil/Construction-related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical water and infrastructure challenges. We deliver innovative solutions that create resilient communities, protect public health, and improve environmental outcomes. As a Construction Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex wastewater treatment facility improvements and infrastructure programs that support sustainable communities.

Your Impact

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the construction phase of wastewater treatment plant and related facilities. In this role, you will act as Jacobs' on-site representative, overseeing contractor performance, managing project execution, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements. You will collaborate with owners, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and Jacobs project teams to successfully deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Jacobs field representative for wastewater treatment and conveyance construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate daily construction activities for projects ranging from facility upgrades to new plant construction.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with project specifications, drawings, permits, safety requirements, and contract obligations.
• Facilitate project meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions with clients, contractors, utility providers, and stakeholders.
• Manage construction schedules and evaluate progress against established milestones.
• Review and resolve requests for information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, claims, and field issues.
• Coordinate construction activities with facility operations personnel to minimize impacts to ongoing treatment operations.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and startup support.
• Maintain project documentation, field reports, meeting minutes, and payment application reviews.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Promote Jacobs' culture of safety and ensure adherence to all site‑specific health and safety requirements.
• Support project closeout activities, punch list management, and turnover to operations teams.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of construction management, resident engineering, or construction oversight experience on municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing construction activities for wastewater treatment facilities or related infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, scheduling, quality management, and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience leading project meetings and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Ideally, you will have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Experience with projects exceeding $5 million in construction value.
• Knowledge of wastewater process systems including biological treatment, solids handling, pumping systems, chemical feed systems, and SCADA integration.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or alternative project delivery methods.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you'll work alongside the industry's brightest minds on projects that strengthen communities and protect critical resources. We provide opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement while fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive.

Together, we'll create solutions that transform the future of water infrastructure and build a more connected, sustainable world.

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 $120,000.00 to $190,000.00. 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 October 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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