Infrastructure Project Manager (Water)

Jacobs; Virgin (UT); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the pre-construction and construction phases of a large US Virgin Islands disaster recovery program. You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with clients and project teams to deliver critical infrastructure projects on time and within scope.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic development, and contract management, with a hybrid work policy allowing site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 7+ years in design and construction of water projects or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication; self-motivated leader with client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development from programming through completion per program objectives.
• Oversee contracts for project consultants, contractors, and vendors; develop bid strategy.
• Coordinate design reviews, cost estimates, and A/E/invoice processes; manage budgets and schedules.
• Lead risk mitigation, safety, and project execution plans; ensure quality per Jacobs standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

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

An exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team working on one of the largest Disaster Recovery Programs in the United States. You will be part of an expert team working with local communities across the US Virgin Islands, supporting the Office of Disaster Recovery in building safe, resilient & thriving communities by completing key recovery projects to transform and strengthen the Territory’s infrastructure.

The USVI Office of Disaster Recovery, a division of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, has entrusted us with the critical task of managing and supporting federally funded recovery projects across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our work will involve overseeing the reconstruction of key educational, healthcare and infrastructure projects, all of which were severely impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. We are looking for a highly collaborative Infrastructure Project Manager who will be responsible for the management and overall execution of the infrastructure projects of this multi-billion dollar disaster recovery program. In this crucial role, you’ll oversee and optimize the flow of services and information within Jacobs and the US Virgin Islands program. Based at the client site in the US Virgin Islands, you’ll be responsible for managing and collaboration with the project teams and overall program delivery for the infrastructure sector. This will include the management of the project stakeholders, project development from conception through completion in accordance with the program objectives and coordination of infrastructure managers across all projects. You will manage, provide oversight, and facilitate resolution to complex project related challenges.

As a member of our program management team, you will manage the pre-construction and construction phases of our infrastructure projects working with our team of project and construction managers. As the Infrastructure Project Manager, you’ll play an integral role in mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts. You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects while adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage project development from programming through completion in accordance with program objectives; Manage and administer contract agreements for project consultants, contractors and vendors; Develop bid packaging strategy, together with Senior Project Manager and Sector Lead; Manage production of boilerplate construction contract and expedite client execution of that contract; Assist Program Director, Sector Lead and Senior PM in managing all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects.; Assist with input and maintenance of cost information using the cost management system developed for the Program; Oversee the design review and cost estimate review processes in conjunction with DM feedback and support; Review and approve A/E invoices and contractor pay applications and change orders; Attend meetings or assigning staff to cover weekly job progress meetings; Ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes during design and construction by A/E team and contractor respectively; Support project delivery team with overall relationship with client administrative leadership to ensure collaboration, minimal disruption, cooperation and communication in occupied sites; Manage the permitting process to confirm A/E submission for compliance; Manage other functions (commissioning, soil investigations, etc.); Coordinate information requested by auditor; Conduct weekly project update meetings; Support the procurement process; Review and approve all A/E contract amendments.; Provide direct oversight on the final A/E amendment for project closeout; Attend and report to client during the weekly owner meetings; Assist the Sector Lead in the writing of policies and procedures; Serve as the liaison between Program Director, Sector Lead, and subordinates; Support and manage the Risk Mitigation Plan / Safety Management Plan / Project Execution Plans / Relationship Plans; Manage the interface between project delivery and funding; Review Key Performance Indicators / Site Visit Reports; Responsible for reviewing and preparing reports to the client; Responsible for the successful execution of all other tasks necessary to support the Program; Regularly brief senior management and other key stakeholders on program/project/task status measurement data; Take overall responsibility and accountability for the quality of project documents in adherence with Jacobs Quality Program, endorsing and implementing company policies and procedures.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in design and construction of water projects.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, team building, and client relationship building.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, initiator, leader; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities.

Ideally you will also have

Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management discipline. - Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

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 $160,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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.

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.

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