Senior Water Design-Build Design Manager

Jacobs Solutions Inc.•Boise, ID

46d•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. Your impact We're seeking a Water Design-Build Design Manager to lead the execution of large, complex water and wastewater projects through innovative delivery models like Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and PPP. This is a high-impact leadership role within a rapidly expanding practice, offering the opportunity to influence major infrastructure programs and drive meaningful change in communities across the country. This is more than a job-it's a chance to lead transformative projects, mentor talented teams, and shape the future of water infrastructure. You'll be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, and you'll help us deliver outcomes that matter. Ready to make a difference? Join Jacobs and help us reinvent tomorrow. As the Water Design-Build Design Manager, you'll be at the forefront of project delivery, responsible for:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
15+ years of experience managing complex multi-discipline water infrastructure projects- including Design-Build, Progressive Design Build and/or PPP projects as Design Manager for water projects
Collaborative mindset and ability to lead diverse teams in high-intensity settings
Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering impactful solutions.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Responsibilities

Leading multi-disciplinary design teams across multiple offices to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions.
Building strong relationships with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
Managing project performance through scheduling, earned value analysis, and cost control.
Overseeing contract execution, team utilization, and project profitability.
Representing Jacobs in client meetings, public forums, and industry presentations.
Supporting business development efforts and contributing to the growth of our national Design-Build practice.
Responsible for the overall quality and coordination of the work performed, client interface, utilization of staff, reputation and reflection of the Team and Jacobs, contract management, billing collection, and control of project profitability
Establishes work plan and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Directs and coordinates activities of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Develops, reviews and obtains confirmation of financial and project delivery schedule activities of design and construction as they relate to all disciplines involved.
Assures that project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints.
Responsible for the leadership, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination of project assignments and managing projects that are larger in scope and complexity
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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