Wastewater Treatment Project Manager - Bisbee, AZ

Jacobs; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Wastewater Project Manager to join our team in Bisbee, AZ. You will be responsible for overall project leadership, P&L, safety, and regulatory compliance while guiding staffing and staff development.

In this role you will manage planning, operations, maintenance and improvements of the facility, working with a team to deliver safe, efficient outcomes and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in the wastewater segment with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience developing and tracking a safety program with a high level of focus on safety procedures, communication, and training.
• Experience developing budgets, tracking actual expenditures vs budget and variance reporting
• Experience developing a Capital Improvement Plan
• Experience with compiling of data, DMR completion and submittal
• Experience in written and oral presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Expected to reside within 20 miles of the Bisbee project location

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management and leadership of the project including P&L, permit compliance, process control, health and safety, quality, internal/external reporting, and employee supervision.
• Lead planning, organization, operations, maintenance and improvement of the facility.
• Build and maintain positive business and customer relationships; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee daily operations, biosolids management, SCADA and laboratory oversight.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & cost tracking

Safety program development

Staff training & mentoring

Data collection & reporting

Technical presentations

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Arizona Wastewater Treatment Level 3 Certification

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS asset management

Compliance tracking software

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

Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Wastewater Project Manager to join our team in Bisbee, AZ. In this role, you'll be responsible for the overall management and leadership of this dynamic project including profit and loss, permit compliance, process control, health and safety, quality, internal/external reporting, and employee supervision and management including staffing, compensation, training, performance management and workforce development. Working with other members of our team you'll build and maintain positive business and customer relationships, and be responsible for the planning, organization, operations, maintenance and improvement of the facility. You'll also be responsible for implementing health and safety policy and procedures and maintaining the operation process control including compliance with regulatory agencies. This position will oversee the daily operations, maintenance, biosolids management, SCADA and office management as well as the laboratory.

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 projects, together.

#omfs #ourjacobs #challengeaccepted

Here’s what you’ll need

• At least 8 years of experience in the wastewater segment with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience working with, overseeing, and developing other employees training plans, and succession planning
• Experience with developing and tracking a safety program with a high level of focus on safety procedures, communication, and training
• Experience developing budgets, tracking actual expenditures vs budget and variance reportingExperience developing a Capital Improvement Plan
• Experience with compiling of data, DMR completion and submittal
• Experience in written and oral presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Expected to reside within 20 miles of the Bisbee project location

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Arizona Wastewater Treatment Level 3 Certification
• Experience with Compliance tracking software and CMMS asset management program
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance within a Wastewater facility
• Ability to read and understand equipment O&M Manuals, Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), and Permits
• Experience in Lab analysis, procedures and practices, and will have Lab Director experience
• Experience with SCADA systems
• 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

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 $75,300.00 to $100,000.00. 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 August 29, 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.

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.