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Industrial Water Project Manager

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Bingham Farms, MI · FlexibleJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Bingham Farms, MIFlexible
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs is seeking an Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its East-Central Water Team. The role leads planning, design, and construction projects for private, industrial, and municipal water clients, while leading technical teams, shaping organizational strategy, and representing Jacobs to clients. The position supports a broad industrial portfolio and offers flexible location with teleworking opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Water and Wastewater ConsultingIndustrial and Municipal Project DeliveryProcess Mechanical DesignWater and Wastewater Unit ProcessesMaster PlanningCondition AssessmentsJacobs Proprietary ToolsMentoring and CoachingDeliverable ManagementMicroStationAutoCADRevitConstruction ServicesInterpersonal Relationship BuildingConflict ResolutionTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or RelatedProfessional Engineer License8+ Years Consulting ExperienceMaster's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Full job description

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and  society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our East-Central Water Team.

This position will support our growing industrial water practice and will lead planning, design, and construction projects for our local and national private/industrial water clients. You will have opportunities to support both municipal and industrial water projects with the chance to chart your own career. The applicant should be self-motivated with a long-term desire to grow personally as well as professionally. Each project will provide career opportunities while delivering transformative projects for our clients. Our private/industrial water portfolio includes data centers, manufacturing, power, mining, food and beverage, landfill leachate, and others. This position will lead teams of technical engineers and staff, help shape organizational strategy, serve as a key client representative, and delivery innovative solutions to our clients. Location is flexible with teleworking opportunities.

'- Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical engineering, or related field.

  • Professional Engineer license

  • At least 8 years of consulting experience with industrial water and wastewater clients

  • Experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects

  • Demonstrated understanding of process mechanical designs, water and wastewater unit processes and technologies, master planning and condition assessments

  • Willingness to learn Jacobs’ proprietary tools

  • Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers

  • Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule and budget

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain reciprocity as needed

  • Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.

  • Project Delivery experience MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit

  • Experience providing services during construction

  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers

  • Involvement in professional society organizations, community organization or other leadership roles with volunteer organizations

  • Self- motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities

  • Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams preferred

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How this job compares

Set against the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Michigan median$107–187K/yr210 salary ranges
  • Michigan median$45–59/hr20 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 422 open Project Manager jobs in Michigan and 22,993 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (19,950 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,857 of the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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