Water/Wastewater Commissioning Lead — Hybrid & Travel

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,800 - 167,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and basicLife

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the safe and efficient commissioning and operation of water and wastewater facilities, ensuring performance objectives and contractual goals. This on-site role requires travel and coordination across engineering, construction, operations, and subcontractors, with a hybrid work policy that supports remote collaboration where possible.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of direct commissioning experience, a relevant engineering degree, and proven

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on experience delivering commissioning for complex projects, including onsite commissioning management.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or construction discipline.
• Experience interacting with clients and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiar with project management tools (schedules, risk logs, change logs).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and electrical safety.
• Proven ability to write technical procedures and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed commissioning plans and checklists for field execution.
• Execute and supervise all field commissioning activities.
• Coordinate between engineering, construction, operations, and subcontractors.
• Manage commissioning budgets and schedules in collaboration with the project scheduler.
• Maintain open communications with the client and ensure smooth transition to operations.
• Oversee documentation and ensure compliance with project controls.
• Willing to travel or relocate to project sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client interaction

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Schedules

Risk registers

Change management logs

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the safe and efficient commissioning and operation of water and wastewater facilities, ensuring performance objectives and contractual goals. This on-site role requires travel and coordination across engineering, construction, operations, and subcontractors, with a hybrid work policy that supports remote collaboration where possible.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of direct commissioning experience, a relevant engineering degree, and proven