Licensed Water & Wastewater Project Manager – Lead Projects

Jacobs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Licensed Surface Water & Wastewater Treatment Project Manager to lead operations for a 6 MGD water plant, 3 MGD wastewater plant, and related wells/lift stations. You will mentor certified operators and manage project finances and safety performance.

Travel up to 10% is expected; valid driver’s license and state certifications are required to ensure compliance and safe operations across sites.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional with water/wastewater expertise and project leadership.
• Experience managing surface water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Knowledge of permit compliance and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance of 6 MGD surface water and 3 MGD wastewater plants; manage wells and lift stations.
• Lead a team of operators; manage project financials and safety performance.
• Prepare required reports and maintain records; ensure compliance with permits.

Skills

Project management

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Leadership

Permits/compliance

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering/Environmental Science/Business Administration degree

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance Connection

HachWIMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Licensed Surface Water & Wastewater Treatment Project Manager to lead operations for a 6 MGD water plant, 3 MGD wastewater plant, and related wells/lift stations. You will mentor certified operators and manage project finances and safety performance.

Travel up to 10% is expected; valid driver’s license and state certifications are required to ensure compliance and safe operations across sites.