Water Distribution Manager - Pembroke Pines, FL

Jacobs; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PPTO)

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Distribution Manager in the Fort Lauderdale area to oversee the municipal water distribution system, ensuring regulatory compliance and KPI-driven results. You will lead workforce development, coordinate procurement, and manage planning to meet project goals while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires extensive field experience, a valid distribution license plus CDL, and strong budget and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• Valid distribution license is required.
• 10 years in distribution systems construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required with clean record.
• Experience reading maps, drawings, and GIS.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in water/wastewater.
• Budget planning and cost tracking experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation and maintenance of municipal water distribution system.
• Ensure KPI-based contract deliverables are met and issues resolved.
• Develop staff to meet project requirements and safety standards.
• Oversee ordering and planning of project needs.
• Coordinate with client and suppliers to ensure value and compliance.
• Manage on-call schedule and after-hours coordination.
• Prepare schedules with Project Director approval.

Skills

Valid distribution license

Commercial Driver's License

Team leadership

Budget planning

Emergency response

Communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, —

Reading utility drawings GIS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Operator certification as required by State regulations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

GIS data reading

Pump motors & controls knowledge

Line cleaning equipment

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As the Distribution Manager, you will supervise the operation and maintenance of a municipal utility distribution system (potable water distribution) to ensure that management and employees are working within the scope of all federal, state, and local regulations. Will oversee to ensure all contract deliverables are being met in accordance with Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Will interact with the client as needed to fulfill their needsresolve any concerns and ensure scope of work is being executed correctly. Will develop employees and department staff as needed to meet or exceed requirements of project. Will oversee all ordering and planning functions of project needs. This position is directly responsible for compliant execution of all distribution system related work and overall performance of the Distribution department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures timely response and triage of distribution events on a daily basis
• Interacts with Customer Service team to effectively communicate status of events and closure of associated work orders
• Diagnoses operating problems and directs effective corrective procedures.
• Assist with program development and implementation of new programs for quality control, cross connection, flushing program, Fire Hydrant maintenance program.
• Inspects distribution system to determine efficiency of operations, cleanliness, and maintenance activities.
• Works with contractors and vendors to procure goods and services as best possible pricing and ensures they work within industry standards as well as follows the Clients’ specifications and standards.
• Determines remedial action in emergencies of distribution and utility lines and effectively and efficiently communicates the information to the client by all forms of communication.
• Directs, assigns, and trains employees in various functions pertaining to but not limited to distribution system operation, isolation and repair.
• Performs evaluations of employees assigned under manager
• Assists Project Director and site safety officer in conducting ongoing safety program, Develops a strong culture around safety and compliance and trains staff routinely in these aspects
• Prepares work schedules subject to approval of Project Director
• Oversees that required federal, state, and local reports are properly completed and sent to appropriate agencies
• Oversees that recordkeeping procedures are being completed and maintained for leaks, main breaks, all hydrant related functions, pending work, safety, and compliance
• Must have understaning of how to read utility drawings, maps and GIS
• Monitors after-hours calls from call center and coordinate crew
• Manages the rotating on-call schedule
• Ensures that workorders are completed in a timely manner
• Periodic field verification of work completed to ensure quality meets requirements
• Leads by example and drives culture of continual improvement and service excellence
• Performs other duties as required by Operations Manager

Challenge the status quo to identify tangible sustainability initiatives that demonstrate JACOBS commitment to “create a more connected, sustainable world”

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.

#OMFS #BIA #OurJacobs #BoldlyMovingForward #ChallengeAccepted

Here’s what you'll need

• Should possess a valid state license in Distribution
• 8-10 years of experience in the construction, maintenance and operation of distribution and collections systems.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with no major infractions
• Must have knowledge and understanding of Collections and Distribution systems
• Must be able to operate and diagnosis equipment and machinery typically used in the utility sector
• Experience with planning, scheduling and inventory control
• Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, supervisory training, principles of budget preparation and expenditure control and federal and state laws as they pertain to the water/wastewater industry
• Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and expenditure control
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Basic mechanical knowledge involved in working on pump motors, controls or other equipment such as high velocity hydro cleaning equipment, power rodding, or other equipment used in removing debris from sewer pipe, and related equipment including line cleaning, TV inspection, and vactor truck operation
• Good organization skills, calm under pressure, commitment to service excellence

Ideally, Here’s What You Will Also Have

• Class A Commercial Driver's license
• High school diploma or GED
• Operator certification at the highest level appropriate for the size and complexity of the system as required by State regulations

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

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 $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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 August 06, 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.