Strategic Water Market Account Lead - SF Bay Area

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Client Account Manager for the Water Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead municipal and regional water client accounts, guiding strategy and delivering innovative solutions for thriving communities.

You will oversee select accounts, coordinate with delivery teams, and drive growth opportunities while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors across Northern California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 10 years of progressive water market capital improvements experience in Northern CA.
• Proven ability to develop growth strategies, build client relationships, and win new work.
• Experience leading teams and collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for client service activities, driving outreach and relationship development.
• Lead client service teams and collaborate with California Water Market Growth and Operations Directors to align strategies and deliver local projects.
• Identify and pursue key opportunities, develop win strategies, and support proposal development.
• Build mutually beneficial partnerships with consulting firms and contractors.
• Advocate for clients, ensuring their needs are met and recommending strategic actions for growth.
• Engage with internal technical and social communities to expand your business development skills and connect with peers and mentors.

Skills

Growth strategy

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or related field

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Client Account Manager for the Water Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead municipal and regional water client accounts, guiding strategy and delivering innovative solutions for thriving communities.

You will oversee select accounts, coordinate with delivery teams, and drive growth opportunities while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors across Northern California.