Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Industry

Water

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

If you’re interested in advancing your career working with the #1 globally ranked water, wastewater, and water resources engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. In this role, you will deliver solutions to significant regional water-related projects backed by great local planning, engineering design, permitting, and technical talent, letting you focus on delivering excellent results for our clients. No other engineering firm in the southeast offers the depth of engineering design resources in-house that Jacobs offers with our team. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious, and client-focused Water and Wastewater Senior Project Manager in Orlando, Florida, to support our water/wastewater treatment, conveyance, and water resources team. We want you to partner with us and our clients to deliver world-class solutions in the local .

As a key member of our Orlando team, you’ll have the chance to drive forward challenging projects as the Senior Project Manager – building trust with utilities by planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity. You’ll do this by developing strategies for client success and then leading the implementation of that strategy. This can range from funding, regulatory compliance, digital tools, and concepts through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and programmatic support. Among the many types of projects led by this team are conveyance and pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, master planning, and asset management. You will be leading a multi-disciplined delivery team to complete tasks within the budgets you establish and advance our business development strategies. In addition to your project management role, you’ll have the opportunity to build trust with clients and demonstrate value through strong strategy development and delivery, team leadership, and staff mentoring.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way. Our commitment to you: Project Management and Sales Support. Jacobs offers formal project management and sales development programs. Career Development: Our depth and breadth of projects in the water means there’s a place for your interests.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the water/wastewater industry with a project management focus
• Passion for the water industry and serving municipal clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project leadership and management experience including demonstrated experience leading and managing small to mid-size, multi-disciplined, water or wastewater projects with construction values ranging from under $1M to several million dollars
• Recent experience working with water and wastewater utilities in the Florida
• Experience in managing alternative delivery projects (CMAR and/or PDB)
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and ProjectWise
• Active participant in state or national professional water organizations (i.e. AWWA, WEF, OneWater, ASCE)
• Florida Professional Engineer’s license

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

135,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

175,000.00

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 $135,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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 .

Locations

City State Country
Orlando	Florida	United States