Senior Industrial Water Projects Lead

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our East-Central Water Team. The role leads planning, design, and construction for private/industrial water clients with opportunities across municipal and industrial projects. Location is flexible with teleworking options.

The candidate will manage teams, mentor engineers, and act as a primary client liaison while delivering innovative water solutions and advancing Jacobs' strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license.
• At least 8 years of consulting experience with industrial water and wastewater clients.
• Experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects.
• Understanding of process mechanical designs and water/wastewater unit processes.
• Willingness to learn Jacobs' proprietary tools.
• Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers.
• Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction projects for private/industrial water clients.
• Support municipal and industrial water projects and chart your career growth.
• Lead teams of engineers and staff; serve as a key client representative.
• Deliver innovative solutions while shaping organizational strategy.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Mentoring engineers

Project management

Deliverables management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our East-Central Water Team. The role leads planning, design, and construction for private/industrial water clients with opportunities across municipal and industrial projects. Location is flexible with teleworking options.

The candidate will manage teams, mentor engineers, and act as a primary client liaison while delivering innovative water solutions and advancing Jacobs' strategic goals.