Senior Project Manager/Client Service Lead (Water/Wastewater)

Water 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.

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We’re seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Project Manager/Client Service Lead to manage Water projects across Charlotte, NC. This senior leader will align project outcomes with Jacobs’ strategic goals, manage high-level client relationships, and ensure financial and operational excellence across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for complex Water projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Develop client relationships and leverage existing ones to support business development.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, fostering trust and identifying future business opportunities.
• Lead project budget development and contract negotiations.
• Participate and execute risk management strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating contractual, regulatory, technical, and other risks.
• Mentor and guide project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide insight regarding safety, building codes, and quality standards, in coordination for projects and implementation during project delivery.
• Support the development, alignment, and engagement of strong project teams.
• Align priorities between clients, contractors, and subcontractors for design and projects during construction as needed.
• Develop scheduling, budget control, and project delivery outcomes.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 15–20+ years of progressive experience in engineering.
• Proven success in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and leading diverse teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget oversight, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

135,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

176,250.00

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 $135,500.00 to $176,250.00. 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 February 03, 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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Locations

City State Country
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States