Senior Conveyance Project Manager

Senior Conveyance Project Manager – Jacobs

$/yr – $/yr

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’re seeking a Senior Conveyance Project Manager to support delivering world‑class water and wastewater conveyance projects for our agricultural and municipal clients. As a Senior Conveyance Project Manager, you’ll lead a team of highly qualified and motivated engineers through the design process, interact directly with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance solutions, and mentor ambitious mid‑level engineers. You will grow your career by acting as a highly competent seller‑doer empowered to develop and manage projects in a trusting and supported environment.

You’ll join a team of experts in conveyance, pumping plant design, fish‑screen intakes, water, and wastewater treatment technologies and will have opportunities to grow professionally through participation on project teams delivering challenging projects while serving and developing clients. You will lead business‑development activities with key clients to acquire new projects and perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio.

You’ll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with established project‑delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract. Using your conveyance technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long‑term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

You’ll help others discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role will keep our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. But you’re not just a leader – you’re an achiever.

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple conveyance‑related projects regarding water or wastewater.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Licensed Utah Professional Engineer (or other state P.E. with commitment to obtain OR P.E. within 1 year).

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including conveyance pipeline design, project management, water/wastewater pump station design.
• A desire for both personal and team growth.
• Ability to serve as the technical liaison/leader between the project owner and the design team.
• Business development, interpersonal, and networking skills that can be combined with the significant resources that we have available across Jacobs to gain market share.
• Experience supporting business development activities with local municipalities.
• Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

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.

Posted:
December 16 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Job function:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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