Project Manager - Wastewater

Fountain Valley, California, United States

• Construction
• Office Setup
• Office/Onsite

Job

#37519

Market

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.

At Jacobs, we are passionate about infrastructure and water/wastewater projects. We are providing supplemental engineering services, including project management and construction management, including commissioning oversight and support for a large wastewater infrastructure capital improvement program in Orange County, California. We are looking for a Project Manager to lead design and construction management teams for successful delivery of complex wastewater treatment plant and conveyance construction projects.

As a Project Manager, we need you to have ability to perform project management functions for major capital projects including developing schedules, cost estimates and staffing requirements; assemble and lead project teams; plan, direct, and coordinate activities of projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished on schedule and within prescribed budget; manages the selection of outside consultants;

and prepare and presents reports and other necessary correspondence on assigned projects.

You will manage a project or group of projects through all six phases of the Capital Project Management Life Cycle, including project development, preliminary design, construction and installation, commission, and closeout. You will manage, direct, and coordinate activities of the project team to progress the project(s) on schedule within prescribed budget, and with acceptable quality; confer with project team to provide technical advice and resolve problems;

conduct project team meetings to ensure adequate communication of project status. You will perform periodic reviews of work assignments to ensure that the work is satisfactory and is completed according to plan, including communication with senior management, peers, project staff, consultants, customers, and users as necessary to coordinate project execution; and inform stakeholders of project status and possible outcomes.

Your duties include preparing project reports for management, and others, including presentations as necessary. You will manage the selection of outside consultants; oversee the bid, proposal, and selection/purchase recommendation process for major capital projects; solicit and review proposals; select consultants; establish schedules and performance criteria. You will work with consultants on project planning, preparation, scheduling, and execution of contracts, and verify work is completed on time and in conformance with plans and specifications.

You will apply project management tools as required to address the financial aspects and impacts of project variables such as delays to the project schedule. You will be the liaison for the project management division with other Owner departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• 10+ years of experience as a Resident Engineer, Project Manager or Construction Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship
• Project Management Professional certificate is highly desirable.

Posted Salary Range:
Minimum

Posted Salary Range:
Upper

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…