Senior Conveyance Project Manager

Jacobs; Holladay (UT); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

PPTO policy

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior Civil Engineer to lead conveyance projects and manage client portfolios in water/wastewater. You will guide project teams, mentor staff, and drive business development with key clients to win new work while delivering programs on scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a PE license, 20+ years in conveyance/ water & wastewater, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 20+ years experience in conveyance/ water & wastewater projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Utah or ability to obtain UT P.E. within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams across conveyance projects.
• Develop and nurture client relationships; drive business development.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and closeout per contract.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

P.E. license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – we’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as welook intothe future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We’ll ask you to grow your career by acting as a highly competent seller-doer that will be empowered to develop and manage projects in a trusting and supported environment.

You’ll join a team of experts in conveyance, pumping plant design, fish screen intakes, water, and wastewater treatment technologies and will have the opportunity to grow professionally through leading project teams delivering challenging projects while serving and developing clients.

We’ll rely on you to lead business development activities with key clients resulting in acquisition of new projects as well as perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio. You’ll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout; consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract.

Using your conveyance technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role inleading andmentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, includingstrategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

You’ll help others discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role will keep our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. But you’re not just a leader – you’re an achiever.

Here’s what you'll need

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple conveyance related projects regarding water or wastewater
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team
• 20+ years experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including conveyance pipeline design, project management, water/ wastewater pump station design
• Licensed Utah Professional Engineer (or other state P.E. with commitment to obtain UT P.E. within 1 year)

Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• A desire to grow personally through delivery of challenging solutions to our clients
• A desire to provide leadership and mentorship to our local conveyance staff, building up the next round of leaders for future succession
• Ability to serve as the technical liaison/leader between the project towner and the design team
• Business development, interpersonal, and networking skills that can be combined with the significant resources that we have available across Jacobs to gain market share
• Experience supporting business development activities with local municipalities
• Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently

Our health and welfare benefits

• 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 $158,500.00 to $247,750.00. 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 September 10, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.