Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Overview

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’re redefining what’s possible—planning, designing and delivering innovative water management solutions. Join us as we partner with clients to protect our communities and shape a sustainable future.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Water Resources Project Manager to lead the delivery of cutting‑edge water resource projects across Colorado, the West Central region, and beyond. You’ll work with a dynamic team to ensure excellence in planning, design, client satisfaction, and project delivery.

• Project Management:
  Coordinate directly with clients and lead Jacobs internal teams to deliver planning, modeling, conceptual design, and permitting related to water supply, dams, conveyance, distribution, conservation, and other types of water resources projects.
• Guide Teams and Subconsultants:
  Provide leadership and support to internal staff and external partners to complete diverse multi‑discipline projects successfully, specifically with regard to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Oversee Technical Work:
  Direct the preparation of studies, reports, models, conceptual designs, and cost estimates for design and planning projects.
• Support Marketing and Business Development:
  Identify, position for, pursue, and secure projects, including for new and current clients, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor and Develop Talent:
  Support the professional growth of team members through project assignments, coaching, training, and performance feedback.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado or ability to transfer registration from another state.
• At least 20 years of professional experience in water‑related engineering.
• At least 5 years of Project Management experience in water‑related engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the preparation of proposals, contracts, studies, conceptual designs, cost estimates, and reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high‑quality deliverables.

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 $ to $. 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 February 16, 2026. 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.

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