Wastewater Project Manager - Spokane, WA

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Spokane, WA, seeks a Wastewater Project Manager to oversee project scope, profitability, and regulatory compliance for complex water-treatment facilities. You will lead planning, organization, operations, maintenance and improvement, while ensuring safety and quality.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, build client relationships, and coordinate with regulators. The role requires leadership, problem solving, and a commitment to delivering projects on time

Qualifications

• Six+ years in operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater facility.
• Four+ years of supervisory experience.
• WA or ABC Wastewater Grade 4 certification or equivalent.
• Ability to operate SCADA and computerized equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and budgeting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead project in Spokane, managing profit and loss, permits, safety, quality, and staff.
• Build and maintain client relationships and coordinate planning, operations, and maintenance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and implement safety policies and procedures.

Skills

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Supervisory experience

Water/wastewater operations

Budgeting experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Wastewater Grade 4 certification (WA/ABC)

Job description

Wastewater Project Manager - Spokane, WA

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

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. As an Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in protecting public health and the environment by ensuring industrial wastewater meets regulatory standards before entering treatment systems. Your work directly supports sustainable water management and helps communities thrive.

Jacobs is looking for a Wastewater Project Manager to lead our project in Spokane, WA. In this role, you'll be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the project including profit and loss, permit compliance, safety, quality and employee supervision and management including staffing, compensation, training and development. Working with other members of the team and the client you’ll build and maintain positive business and customer relationships and lead the planning, organization, operations, maintenance and improvement of the facility. You’ll also be responsible for implementing safety policy and procedures and maintaining the operation process control including compliance with regulatory agencies.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Here's what you'll need

• At least six (6) plus years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater facility
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience
• State of Washington or ABC Wastewater Grade 4
• Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Ability to travel 10% for meetings & training

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently and maintaining an orderly schedule
• Understanding of the technical aspects of the facility to be managed
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills
• Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials
• Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services

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 $110,000.00 to $142,000.00. 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 September 17, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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