Lead Commissioning Manager, Water & Wastewater

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase at discount

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited U.S. PPTO (full-time salarid

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Commissioning Manager for site-based work in California, overseeing safe, efficient commissioning of water and wastewater facilities. You will report to the Project Manager and Commissioning Director, coordinating with engineering, construction and operations teams on site.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans, executing field activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliant documentation and client communications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct hands-on experience delivering the commissioning phase of complex projects, including serving as the onsite Commissioning Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction management discipline.
• Experience with client interaction.
• Experience with typical project management tools including schedules, risk registers, and change management logs.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, including electrical safety.
• Prior experience writing technical procedures.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working on water and wastewater projects for municipal clients.
• Experience with Design‑Build and/or Design‑Build‑Operate project delivery (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed commissioning plans and checklists for field procedures.
• Execute and supervise all commissioning activities in the field.
• Coordinate between engineering, construction, operations, and subcontracted personnel.
• Manage budget for commissioning activities.
• Develop the commissioning schedule with the project scheduler.
• Maintain open communications with the client regarding commissioning.
• Work with operations staff to ensure smooth transition to operations.
• Oversee and verify commissioning documentation per project policies.
• Willing to travel and relocate to other project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client interaction

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Project schedules

Risk registers

Change management logs

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Commissioning Manager for site-based work in California, overseeing safe, efficient commissioning of water and wastewater facilities. You will report to the Project Manager and Commissioning Director, coordinating with engineering, construction and operations teams on site.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans, executing field activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliant documentation and client communications.