Project Manager - Wastewater Construction
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Job overview
Jacobs is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Long Island, New York, to oversee capital improvement projects from initiation through post-construction. The role administers design, construction management, and construction contracts as an Owner’s Agent, and leads teams to deliver safe, quality projects on schedule and within budget. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of construction management or resident engineering experience.
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Full job description
At Jacobs, our Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Long Island, NY who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running like they should. You will oversee capital improvement projects from initiation through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and post construction phases, which includes administering design, CM and construction contracts as an Owner’s Agent. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your internal and external team and our planet. As a passionate leader, you’ll take ownership of the project and leverage your people management skills to safely deliver quality projects, on schedule and within budget.
Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Construction Manager or Resident Engineer, with responsibility for three (3) or more phases of construction namely pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction.
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Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver construction projects
Ideally, you’ll also have:
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5 years’ experience delivering wastewater and/or stormwater construction/rehabilitation projects
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Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
How this job compares
Set against the 22,387 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$106–157K/yr876 salary ranges
- New York median$55–64/hr50 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,216 open Project Manager jobs in New York and 22,387 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 19,166 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 11,490 of the 22,387 open Project Manager jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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