Environmental Remediation Project Manager

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

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced project manager for environmental site characterization and remediation, supporting government and private clients. Based near Northern California offices, you’ll lead project teams and work with senior technical experts to develop comprehensive site strategies for remediation.

You will coordinate field and office staff, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery of complex projects on schedule and within regulatory guidelines, while advancing our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related engineering field.
• PM experience on large, complex sites with multiple operable units.
• Experience in site investigations/RI/FS and remedial designs.
• Ability to resolve issues affecting remedy implementation (technical/regulatory).
• Experience delivering client consulting and liaising with regulators/owners.
• Familiarity with federal/California regulations incl. CERCLA, RCRA, UST.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of field and office staff to deliver remediation projects.
• Collaborate with client representatives and subject-matter experts.
• Coordinate on site strategies and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or another closely related degree

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.