Senior Water Project Manager

Jacobs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 124,500 - 194,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs in Oklahoma City seeks an experienced Senior Water Project Manager to lead municipal water projects and build long‑term client partnerships. You will manage multi‑discipline teams, guide proposals and contract negotiations, and ensure safe, on‑time delivery aligned with scope and budget.

You’ll apply deep engineering knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong communication to win work, develop market strategies, and deliver high‑quality technical solutions for public sector clients.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible Project Management experience with Water Resources, Environmental, and related water market projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics.
• Strong data analysis and organizational skills.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities to win new contracts.
• Develop a Water Market Strategy to expand the client base.
• Lead and manage project teams through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Ensure Jacobs' health, safety, quality, financial, and risk management requirements are met.
• Mentor and support career development of more junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

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

Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain

8+ years of progressively responsible Project Management experience

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.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Water Project Manager who will build strategic business partnerships and deliver projects with key municipal clients in Oklahoma. As a project manager, you will need to understand client organizations and processes, develop and maintain consistent relationships at all organizational levels, 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.

We’ll Expect You To

• Play a leadership role in business development activities that result in the award of new contracts. This typically includes client relationship development, 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 Water 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, including mentoring and supporting career development of more junior staff.

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.S. or M.S. degree in related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain
• 8+ years of progressively responsible Project Management experience with Water Resources, Environmental, and related water market projects and municipal consulting
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics, and a proven history leading project delivery teams to successfully meet client expectations
• Attributes that include 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

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 $124,500.00 to $194,450.00. 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.