Senior Project & Site Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Water

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Jacobs is seeking a seasoned and collaborative Senior Project/Construction Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Miami, Florida. This role is ideal for a professional with deep experience in construction management, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination within the municipal water sector.

As a key leader in our Water/Wastewater Division, you will oversee the execution of complex construction projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications, quality standards, timelines, and budgetary goals. You'll serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, designers, inspectors, and internal teams to drive successful project delivery.

The Project & Site Construction Manager must be self-motivated, promote team-oriented work practices and a safety culture, be an inclusive leader, have strong data analysis and technical problem-solving skills, and bring a strong organizational approach to delivery. Should also be adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including Construction Coordinators, Field Inspectors, Office Engineers, and Technicians.
• Provide strategic oversight and technical guidance across all phases of construction management: contract administration, claims resolution, cost/time control, safety, quality assurance, and project closeout.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with contract terms, technical standards, and client expectations.
• Facilitate construction completion inspections and coordinate asset handover to post-construction teams.
• Support client engagement at executive and management levels, representing Jacobs with professionalism and integrity.
• Monitor and report on project metrics, risks, and performance indicators to internal leadership and clients.
• Ensure adherence to Jacobs' safety, quality, and ethical standards, while promoting continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Oversee change order negotiations and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and client needs.
• Prepare and deliver project presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction/project management, with a focus on water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale municipal or utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, regulatory compliance, and project controls.
• Excellent team leader and team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Construction Manager Certification (CCM) is a plus.
• Previous experience in water and wastewater infrastructure capital improvement projects.
• Knowledgeable in basic water treatment processes.
• Previous experience with Major Municipalities including 100 MGD+ Treatment Plants & $100M Construction Projects.
• Previous experience with federally funded projects.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

145,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

185,000.00

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, 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 $145,000.00 to $185,000.00. 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.

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.

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