Sr. Project Manager

Cleveland, OH

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

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and  society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sr. Project Manager to join our East-Central Water Team.

This position will support our growing industrial water practice and will lead planning, design, and construction projects for our local and national private/industrial water clients. You will have opportunities to support both municipal and industrial water projects with the chance to chart your own career. The applicant should be self-motivated with a long-term desire to grow personally as well as professionally. Each project will provide career opportunities while delivering transformative projects for our clients. Our private/industrial water portfolio includes data centers, manufacturing, power, mining, food and beverage, landfill leachate, and others. This position will lead teams of technical engineers and staff, help shape organizational strategy, serve as a key client representative, and delivery innovative solutions to our clients. Location is flexible with teleworking opportunities.

Here's what you'll need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical engineering, or related field.
  • At least 8 years of consulting experience with industrial water and wastewater clients
  • Experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects
  • Demonstrated understanding of process mechanical designs, water and wastewater unit processes and technologies, master planning and condition assessments
  • Willingness to learn Jacobs’ proprietary tools
  • Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers
  • Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule and budget

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain reciprocity, in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
  • Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
  • Project Delivery experience MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit
  • Experience providing services during construction
  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers
  • Involvement in professional society organizations, community organization or other leadership roles with volunteer organizations
  • Self- motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities
  • Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams preferred

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

126,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

195,000.00

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 $126,500.00 to $195,000.00. 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 March 25, 2025. 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
Cleveland Ohio United States
Cincinnati Ohio United States
Columbus Ohio United States
Posted 2026-08-06

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