Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Your impact

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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining, Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world more connected and sustainable. For our site characterization and remediation group that means using innovative technologies to make our environment better for today’s communities and tomorrow’s

As a Construction Manager, you’ll be focused on supporting the delivery of water and wastewater construction projects. You will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a team of onsite support personnel and subcontractors. Additionally, you’ll support management of the construction team, project budgets, scheduling, coordination of work, reporting and leading on-site meetings with staff, subcontractors, and the client in accordance with the requirements specified in the contract documents. You’ll be the primary point of contact for the client. Also, as construction manager, you’ll have accountability for delivering a construction project within the contracted scope, schedule, and budget.

As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to help facilitate our strategy and business growth, and work with a very skilled and well-established team. We’ll rely on your demonstrated experience in delivering projects, winning work, and collaborating with others to strengthen our growth. We will look to you to provide technical leadership and oversee all aspects of water construction of infrastructure projects, quality of engineering work performed, and client satisfaction. You will act as a mentor to aid in the growth of our junior staff. Your expertise will be utilized as you work closely with Jacobs Client Account Managers and Operations teams in pursuit of water opportunities in the area. This will be accomplished by advancing long-term existing relationships with water clients in the NY metro area at the state, city and county levels, leading the development of execution strategies, and supporting proposal and presentation preparation activities.

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $170,500.00 to $225,000. 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

Here's what you'll need

• 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.

• Construction management experience on water and wastewater projects

• Ability to work onsite full time in the New York City area.

• Proficiency in the use of computer to prepare reports using programs such as Word, Excel and other construction related programs.

• Established relationships with NYCDEP and NYC DDC.

• Must possess the physical ability to move around an active construction site

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Registration as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

• Proven as excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Keen eye for quality control during inspections and subcontractor oversight

• Demonstrated highly effective written skills, timely documenting daily activities and reporting of site issues.

• Communication with multiple stakeholders, multiple sites, and Subcontractors

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

170,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

250,000.00

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 $170,500.00 to $250,000.00. 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 November 19, 2025. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
New York	New York	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States