Senior Project/Design Manager

Jacobs Solutions Inc. • Atlanta, GA

57d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Project/Design Manager to support the management and delivery of water infrastructure projects from our Atlanta office. Our project/design managers lead the scoping, planning, and execution of projects, ensuring both quality and financial performance. In this role, you'll leverage your leadership and technical skills to optimize team performance and consistently deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. Bring your project management experience, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced design environment, and technical expertise-and we'll provide exciting opportunities to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in an engineering discipline with a focus on water/wastewater systems and infrastructure.
• Minimum 8-10 years engineering design experience, with at least 3 years managing multidisciplinary design teams and delivering designs in the water/wastewater field.
• PE License in Georgia or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the design of water treatment plants and/or wastewater treatment plants greater than 20-mgd.
• Demonstrated project experience in the Georgia Water Market.
• Construction observation/management and field start-up services experience.
• Experience with Alternative Delivery, including Design-Build and/or CMAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams through all phases of project and design planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with Jacobs' established project delivery processes, to meet scope, schedule, budget, and contract requirements.
• Be accountable for successfully completing projects to the satisfaction of clients and key stakeholders, while ensuring Jacobs' expectations are met in quality, financial performance, project delivery, and risk management.
• Contribute to the development of the Georgia Water Market by delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions for our clients.
• Provide staffing and completion forecasts to Group Leaders and Managers of Projects.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff to help them grow into future Project/Design Managers.

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits
• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave
• merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees