Water Resilience Lead: Coastal & Flood Risk Projects

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Deferred compensation plan

Paid holidays

PPTO and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Resilience Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction of urban waterfront resilience programs. You will coordinate engineering and environmental teams, engage with agencies and communities, and shape adaptation strategies that balance equity and performance.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in flood risk or climate adaptation, plus experience with public agencies, complex urban projects, and strong communication for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field and 7+ years in flood risk management or climate adaptation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, and environmental disciplines.
• Experience with public agencies and complex urban/infrastructure settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resilience and flood risk projects across planning, design, and construction with scope, schedule, budget, risk, and QA/QC oversight.
• Coordinate engineering teams during design, review outputs, and translate analyses for decision-makers and the public.
• Lead interagency coordination and community engagement to reflect equity and priorities.
• Contribute to vulnerability assessments, adaptation strategies, and evaluation of alternatives.
• Prepare briefings and presentations for senior leaders, elected officials, and audiences.
• Support business development and growth of the resilience practice.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Public presentations

Interagency coordination

Community engagement

Flood risk analysis

Climate adaptation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Management, Public Policy, or related field

Master's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Policy, Urban Planning, Water Resources, Coastal Management, or related field

Tools

PMP or equivalent credentials

ENV SP / CFM credentials

Job description

Jacobs in San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Resilience Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction of urban waterfront resilience programs. You will coordinate engineering and environmental teams, engage with agencies and communities, and shape adaptation strategies that balance equity and performance.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in flood risk or climate adaptation, plus experience with public agencies, complex urban projects, and strong communication for diverse audiences.