Project Manager - Water Design Build

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 174,900 - 263,105; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO for full-time salaried employees

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in San Francisco seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead design-build efforts and protect vital water resources across the region. You will guide project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Applicants should have 15+ years in design-build or a Civil Engineering degree with extensive field experience; CCM/PE/Architect licenses are preferred. This role requires strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or 15+ years in the field.
• At least fifteen years in design-build of water/wastewater projects.
• CCM/PE/Architect license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall project delivery on single or multiple assignments (cost, schedule, quality).
• Lead design-build process with budgets, schedules, and commercial aspects.
• Manage development from conception to completion; coordinate contracts and invoices.
• Attend meetings and provide progress minutes; resolve complex issues.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

15+ years design-build experience

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

Support our Design-Build water clients across the U.S. and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As the Water/Wastewater Project Manager, you will have the chance to protect one of our planet’s most precious resources. Working with other members of our team, you will lead project teams on water-related projects across the region. During your time with us, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients and team partners, as well as promote growth in the local marketplace and support business development by pursuing and winning projects. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.

• Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on a single or multiple project assignments
• The ability to implement the Design-Build process, including experience with alternatives, cost estimating, risk quantifications, supply chain selection, project budgets, schedules and all other commercial aspects of project management. (alternatives, cost estimating, selection, project budgets & schedules, quality control, commercial, procurement, commissioning, startup, project closeout, etc.)
• Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives
• Manages all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects
• Manages the review and approval process for consultant invoices and contractor pay applications and change orders and coordinates with Control Manager for proper posting in reporting program
• Attends assigned meetings to cover weekly job progress meetings; issues meeting minutes during design
• Resolves complex construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Excellent communication skills as this position is client facing
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline OR 15+ years of experience in the same field in lieu of this degree
• At least fifteen years of experience in Design-Build of water, wastewater, water resources and/or conveyance type work.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification preferred
• The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery that includes high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, some defined confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals as you would come to expect in the water and wastewater design build industry

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
• 401(k) plan
• 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
• 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 $174,900.00 to $263,105.00. 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 July 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.