Senior Project Leader, Municipal Water & Client Growth

Jacobs; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) & stock

Deferred compensation

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Jacobs in Western New York is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead municipal wastewater consulting, overseeing conveyance, treatment, water distribution projects, and client relations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, 15+ years of municipal wastewater experience, and proven leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, with base salary range $200k–$240k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of municipal wastewater consulting experience.
• Demonstrated project management, client service, and staff leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater conveyance and treatment and water distribution and treatment planning, design, and construction projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Provide executive-level project reporting and risk management.
• Serve as Client Service Lead for key municipal clients.
• Build trusted relationships with utilities, municipalities, and regulators.
• Develop strategic account plans and identify future opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry events and stakeholder meetings.
• Lead proposals, pursuits, and interviews.
• Develop market growth strategies and maintain project pipeline.
• Support annual sales, revenue, and profitability objectives.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain engineering professionals.
• Develop succession plans and future leaders.
• Conduct performance evaluations and career development planning.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Staff leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Jacobs in Western New York is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead municipal wastewater consulting, overseeing conveyance, treatment, water distribution projects, and client relations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, 15+ years of municipal wastewater experience, and proven leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, with base salary range $200k–$240k.