Water Resources Project Manager - Urban Water Innovation

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a Water Project Manager for our Omaha, NE office to lead design teams on municipal and state water projects. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets while coordinating with clients and engineering staff.

You will oversee proposals, cost estimates, and reports, applying strong technical writing and interpersonal skills to deliver successful outcomes. This role supports Jacobs’ hybrid work model and career development within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or must be able to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• At least 5 years of professional water resources engineering.
• Proven experience designing and leading small to large water related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, model development and analysis, studies, proposals and/or reports.
• Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering and oversight of a multidiscipline design team.
• Quality control, client development, and proposal preparation.
• Assist with sales pursuits for water related projects.
• Lead a design staff and ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Support business development strategies with clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Water resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a Water Project Manager for our Omaha, NE office to lead design teams on municipal and state water projects. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets while coordinating with clients and engineering staff.

You will oversee proposals, cost estimates, and reports, applying strong technical writing and interpersonal skills to deliver successful outcomes. This role supports Jacobs’ hybrid work model and career development within a global firm.