Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Overview

Manage design and construction of water/wastewater infrastructure projects in Jackson, MS.

Key Responsibilities

• design docs
• cost estimation
• site monitoring
• task management
• process optimization
• project commissioning

Tasks

-Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, operations staff, and all stakeholders to ensure the overall success of the projects. -Assist and lead in the preparation of plans and specifications, engineering reports, the engineer’s cost estimates, and quantity take-offs. -Observe and document field and construction activities primarily related to your designs, ensure proper construction, and provide on-site troubleshooting based on field conditions -Serve as Task Manager for various projects related to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and compliance. -Assist Project Technologists and Subject Matter Experts in the analysis, implementation, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment technologies. -Work in multi-disciplinary teams to help coordinate clients, contractors, other engineering firms, and internal staff for the delivery of this critical program. -Work alongside Project Management and Construction Management staff in planning, leading, and commissioning projects from design through construction.

Requirements

• civil 3d
• ei license
• 5+ years
• bachelors
• ms office
• pe license

What You Bring

-Experience or working knowledge with Autodesk Civil 3D. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver and lead tasks. -Engineer Intern (EI license) or ability to obtain within 18 months. -5 + years of experience in a water/wastewater-related field (drinking water, wastewater, and sewer; civil and utilities; etc.) -Attention to detail, quality delivery, and client service. -Ability to adapt to changing situations and moving targets. -Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, or civil engineering or other Biology/chemistry-related field. -Progressive experience developing engineering technical reports and presentations, design drawings and specifications, and/or computer modeling. -Willingness to drive design, gather data, and interact with plant operations staff. -Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams. -Foundational experience with MS Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) -Design and/or project management experience. -Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain one in 6 months.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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