Construction Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Base pay range: $170,500 - $250,000 per year.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of onsite support personnel and subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, coordination of work, reporting, and lead on‑site meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client and ensure delivery within contracted scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee all aspects of water construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring quality of engineering work and client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with Client Account Managers and Operations teams.
• Advance long‑term relationships with water clients in the NY metro area and support proposal and presentation activities.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in NY.
• OSHA 30‑hour training.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or 20+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Experience managing water and wastewater construction projects.
• Ability to work onsite full time in the New York City area.
• Proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel, construction‑related programs).
• Established relationships with NYCDEP and NYC DDC.
• Physical ability to move around an active construction site.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) registration.
• Excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Keen eye for quality control during inspections and subcontractor oversight.
• Highly effective written communication skills, documenting daily activities and reporting site issues.
• Experience communicating with multiple stakeholders, sites, and subcontractors.

Jacobs offers medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and a deferred compensation plan. Employees may qualify for a Universal Personalized Paid Time Off policy, seven paid holidays, a floating holiday, caregiver leave, merit increases, discretionary bonuses, 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.

Position posted on November 19, 2025. Open for at least 3 days.