Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Jacobs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock purchase options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced professional to support the Columbus portfolio and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients in the Cincinnati area.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and have experience in project management for water/wastewater projects. This role offers a competitive salary between $125,000 and $178,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Project management experience with water/wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients.
• Support portfolio and projects across the region.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

You will support the Columbus portfolio and projects across the Region, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Project management experience with water/wastewater projects treatment, distribution, and conveyance.
• Multidiscipline design management experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with clients and to win work.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

Benefits

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 $125,000.00 to $178,000.00. 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 April 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.