Construction Manager - Water

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee water/wastewater infrastructure projects.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and field teams, coordinating with clients and contractors to deliver scope on time and within safety requirements. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and 10+ years in construction management with a focus on water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of proven experience in Construction Management on clean water/waste water projects or related projects.
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications; associated safety requirements.
• Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle projects—from preconstruction and procurement through close-out—while managing budgets, schedules, and field teams.
• Utilize Primavera P6, Procore and other PM tools to plan, execute and monitor projects.
• Oversee day-to-day field activities, ensure safety, quality, and adherence to contracts and schedules.

Skills

Construction Management

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Your impact

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.

At Jacobs, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their advanced water/wastewater facilities that are changing our world.

We're looking for a Construction Manager to be based in Reno Nevada who is excited about working on projects supporting our clients’ business and business practices. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on utility construction projects including water/wastewater, treatment facilities, and pipeline. Relevant experience includes structural concrete, vaults, conveyance/pipeline, pump/lift stations, tanks, basins, integration & controls, and mechanical install. You will be expected to be able to work with clients and contractors with the knowledge of construction practices including change management, safety, quality assurance, scheduling, estimating, price negotiations, and oversight of day-to-day activities. By developing and delivering on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll help our teams achieve our client’s objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
• 10+ years of proven experience in Construction Management working on clean water/waste water projects or related projects
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications; associated safety requirements.
• Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Proven experience leading full-cycle projects—from preconstruction and procurement through close-out—while managing budgets, schedules, and field teams.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Procore, and other project management tools is essential.

Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

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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 $111,500.00 to $153,300.00. 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 September 29, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.