Senior Water Project Manager

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 144,600 - 266,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses and stock options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Water Project Manager in Austin, TX, to lead water and wastewater projects and foster growth in the local team. The role involves strategic planning, team management, and business development, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and at least 8 years of experience. Jacobs offers robust mentoring and career development opportunities while providing comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary range of $144,600 to $266,300, based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in direct management of project teams.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) License within 6 months.
• Proven experience in planning and designing small to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams through planning, execution, and closeout phases.
• Plan, direct, and monitor multiple aspects of projects with technical complexity.
• Conduct business development activities to acquire new projects.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Technical expertise

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 seeking a Senior Water Project Manager to support delivering world-class water and wastewater services for our municipal and private sector clients in Austin, TX. As a Senior Project Manager, you will work in collaboration with our local leadership team, West Central Water Market Growth Director, and Water Market Director of Operations to develop and implement a water market growth strategy. This effort includes retaining and building a team of engineers and planners to deliver our clients’ most challenging water and wastewater projects and to foster the growth of our water team. You will also be responsible for understanding the unique trends in the market and using that knowledge to work with our team to create technical differentiation from that of our competitors while serving as an important conduit between our Global Market Solutions (technology) Leaders, Sales Leaders, and Operations (delivery) leadership and practice staff in our Water Business Unit.

We’ll also rely on you to lead and support 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.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our Austin team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects as the Project Manager and Technical Lead – planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. Projects include pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and water resources infrastructure. You will be leading a multidisciplinary team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. You will have the opportunity to mentor and coach early and mid-career engineers and designers and be mentored by senior staff. You will nurture existing and develop new relationships to identify new opportunities for Jacobs to service our clients and communities.

Using your technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams as we work to build a company like no other.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do locally and across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Our commitment to you

• Mentoring. Jacobs offers formal and informal mentoring programs, including dedicated budget for you to spend as you are mentored and mentor others.
• Training. From project management skills to safety to technical topics, Jacobs provides you the training you need to do your job, and to take the next step in your career.
• Career Development. Our depth and breadth of projects in the water market means there’s a place for your interests. You will develop a career path plan with regional leadership, identifying the kinds of projects and programs you want to grow into overtime, incorporating your passions and interests.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in direct management of project teams
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or ability to obtain in 6 months
• Proven experience in planning and designing small to large projects

Preferred qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams of design, scientific, and technology professionals
• Strong network with local municipalities, private utilities, and other water/wastewater, conveyance, and water resources clients locally
• Active in a professional organization
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Benefits and compensation

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. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $144,600.00 to $266,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Additional information

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 May 04, 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, please contact the team via Careers Support.