Environmental Remediation Project Manager

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase

Deferred Compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

PPTO

Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Milwaukee seeks a Project Manager with a background in environmental site characterization and remediation to oversee challenging projects for federal and global private sector clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams of field and office staff, prepare proposals and cost estimates, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes. This is a hybrid role requiring strong leadership and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geological engineering, geology, or closely related field.
• Experience as a project manager at environmental remediation sites.
• Experience with site investigations/characterizations and remedial design/actions.
• Experience resolving issues affecting remedy implementation (technical, regulatory, risk, stakeholders).
• Experience leading a team in site closure strategy and change management.
• Experience liaising with contractors, regulators, property owners, other consultants, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Procure subcontractors and manage financials including client invoicing.
• Oversee schedule management and staff mentorship.
• Build and maintain client relationships and regulatory agency communications.
• Interpret data and develop reports.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality across projects.

Skills

Project management

Environmental remediation

Site characterization

Regulatory coordination

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Proposal preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

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

We’re seeking Project Managers with a background in environmental site characterization and remediation projects to oversee the delivery of challenging projects for federal and global private sector clients.

Based in the United States, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career by engaging with key client representatives to expand our business. You'll work alongside recognized technical experts, developing and implementing comprehensive site strategies, and delivering innovative solutions for some of the most challenging sites across the region and nationwide.

You will collaboratively manage project teams that include both field and office-based staff, senior technical consultants, and technical subject matter experts, with support from Jacobs' internal management. Your focus will be on delivering environmental projects with a strong emphasis on environmental remediation. Your tasks will primarily involve proposal and cost estimate preparation, subcontractor procurement, financial management including client invoicing, schedule management, staff mentorship and leadership, client relationship building, regulatory agency correspondence, data interpretation, and report development.

Projects will require thoughtful strategy development, leveraging technical expertise, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. All projects must be delivered with the high safety, compliance, and quality standards expected by both Jacobs and our clients. Our global team is here to provide you with the tools and support needed to grow your skills and career, as well as those of your colleagues. By driving consistency and innovation across projects, you'll help your team achieve clients' goals. Bring your positive attitude and flexible leadership style, and together, we'll tackle complex site characterization and remediation challenges.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

This is a Hybrid position where you’ll be afforded the flexibility to work from both the office as well as from home to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance; however, regular attendance (at least 2 days per week) in the office or on a project site is required for this role.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geological engineering, geology, or other closely related field.
• Experience as a project manager at environmental remediation sites involving contaminated media including soil, sediments, or groundwater.
• Experience conducting site investigations/characterizations, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, and remedial designs/actions.
• Experience identifying and resolving key issues impacting remedy implementation (technical, regulatory, risk, stakeholder, land use, etc.) and emerging issues.
• Experience with leading a team in implementing site closure strategy and effectively managing change over time.
• Experience as a liaison or point of contact communicating effectivity between contractors, team members, regulatory agencies, property owners, other consultants, and clients.
• Related professional certification (or the ability to obtain and maintain), including but not limited to, Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Professional Geologist (PG) license, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Master's degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related field.

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 $113,400.00 to $165,000.00. 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 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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.