Environmental Remediation Project Manager

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 112,900 - 170,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

PPTO for full-time salaried employees

Seven holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned project manager for environmental site characterization and remediation. You will support government and private-sector clients, leading teams across field and office staff to deliver remediation strategies and site-wide plans.

Based near one of Jacobs' Northern California offices, you’ll engage with clients and regulatory agencies, navigate complex requirements, and ensure timely, compliant project delivery while improving environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing large, complex sites with multiple operable units and remediation challenges.
• Experience conducting site investigations, remedial design, or optimization of remediation systems.
• Familiarity with federal and California state environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of field and office staff to deliver environmental remediation projects.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure project alignment.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting remedy implementation across technical, regulatory, and land-use domains.

Skills

Project management

Environmental remediation

Client consulting

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Bachelors in geology / environmental/civil engineering

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 an experienced project manager with a background in environmental site characterization and remediation to support the delivery of challenging projects for government and global private‑sector clients. Based near one of our Northern California offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work on remediation projects for key clients, grow your career by interacting with key client representatives, and collaborate with recognized technical experts to develop and implement comprehensive site strategies. You will manage project teams that include field and office‑based staff, senior technical consultants, and technical subject‑matter experts, with support from Jacobs internal management, to deliver environmental projects with a strong focus on remediation.

Location and Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position located in Oakland, Sacramento, or Redding, California. The role offers flexibility to work from the office, home, and project sites to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or another closely related degree
• Experience as a project manager at large, complex sites involving multiple operable units, non‑aqueous phase liquid, and contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater
• Experience conducting site investigations/characterizations, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, remedial designs/actions, and optimizing remediation systems
• Experience in identifying and resolving key issues impacting environmental remedy implementation (technical, regulatory, risk, land use, etc.)
• Experience as a project manager providing client consulting services and representing clients to stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, property owners, government officials, and other consultants
• Familiarity with federal and California state regulations
• Familiarity with CERCLA, RCRA, UST, and other related regulatory frameworks

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Your health, your well‑being, your security, and your future are all priorities. 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $112,900.00 to $170,720.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.