Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Jacobs; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock purchase option

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Montgomery, Alabama, seeks an experienced Project Manager/Portfolio Manager to deliver public sector projects. The ideal candidate will lead project delivery, optimize team performance, and maintain strong client relationships. Required qualifications include a relevant degree, 10 years of experience in infrastructure design, and ability to obtain an Alabama Professional Engineering license. Competitive salary range of $145,000 to $180,000, with benefits and a hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design and project management.
• Alabama Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout.
• Support the sales team to win new work through proposal preparation and presentations.
• Manage contract, task orders, project pricing, and staffing.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline

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

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Project Manager/Portfolio Manager who will build and maintain client partnerships through project delivery with key local and state governmental clients. As a Project and Portfolio Manager, you will support Project Managers to successfully deliver public sector projects while achieving desired project financial and quality goals. You will work with the project delivery teams and alongside area client service leads to help understand client organizations and processes, meet client project expectations, and work to ensure that Jacobs is the consultant‑of‑choice for our clients. You'll be able to leverage your people management skills to optimize your team’s performance and consistently deliver high‑quality technical solutions for our clients.

Bring your project management experience, ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced consulting environment, and technical expertise and we’ll provide you with exciting and challenging opportunities to help you grow professionally over the remainder of your career.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Play a leadership role in project delivery and portfolio management activities that result in the successful delivery of projects. This typically includes contract, task orders, project pricing review, project staffing and quality management oversight, periodic project progress discussions, and mentoring and training of project managers on Jacobs tools, processes, and objectives
• Support the sales team to win new work through project‑specific positioning activities, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation, oral presentations, and contract negotiations consistent with established business development processes
• Contribute to the development of a local Market Strategy that delivers leading‑edge technology solutions for our clients while also actively diversifying and expanding our client base
• Lead and manage teams through 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 the contract
• Be accountable for successfully completing projects to the satisfaction of clients and key stakeholders, while simultaneously ensuring that Jacobs’ business and policy expectations are met in the areas of health and safety, quality, financial, project delivery, and risk management
• Demonstrate leadership by example with integrity and candor and in support of Jacobs Culture of Caring work environment

Here’s what you'll need

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Located in or around Montgomery, Alabama, with a demonstrated history of working with public and/or private sector infrastructure clients in the Alabama area.
• Progressively responsible Project Management experience with infrastructure projects and consulting.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in one or more of the following areas stormwater, wastewater, water, operations, and maintenance consulting, or related services.
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics, and a proven history of leading project delivery teams to successfully meet client expectations.
• Attributes that include excellent oral and written communication, self‑motivation, team‑oriented work practices, strong data analysis and technical problem solving, and a strong organizational approach
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in the creation and procurement of new and repeat consulting work
• 10 years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design and project management
• Alabama Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain a professional engineering license in Alabama within 6 months.

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, 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 $145,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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 January 15, 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.