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Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today.  As a Senior Project Manager based in Alaska, you will have a chance to be a leader in improving the water infrastructure across our state. As a key member of our team, you’ll have a chance to engage in challenging and engaging water projects – leading all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. You will assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow our business. You will also establish and maintain strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope to develop long term strategy for continued market success. You will be responsible for leading project teams and communicating between diverse design disciplines for the delivery of designs and related studies. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for our growth in these markets.

As a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects as the Project Manager and/or Program Manager- planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. You will create an inclusive and dynamic culture which creates space for innovation and encourages and inspires teams to challenge the accepted and uses diverse thinking to bring bold solutions to our clients.

Here's What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering projects right here in Alaska as well as across the northwest, including all aspects of water treatment, wastewater treatment, and planning.
• Providing leadership and coordination to multi-discipline delivery teams.
• Managing and/or leading projects in accordance with the contract requirements and Jacobs’ business processes, driving profitability and building new business opportunities.
• Supporting the development of strategies and tactics related to key client programs, projects and overall portfolios.
• Collaborating with cross business market teams to build delivery teams and complete projects and programs.
• Working with business development and sales staff in their efforts to position for new opportunities and/or the preparation of proposals.
• Mentoring and developing staff located within the Anchorage office and beyond.
• Leading and supporting the public consultation process, representing projects with the community.
  
  
  

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college.
• A minimum of 12 years of direct experience in the water/wastewater market or similar experience in public infrastructure project planning, design and construction
• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or the ability to obtain an AK P.E. within 6 months of hire.
• A strong network with local municipalities or other water/wastewater clients, contractors and consultants in Alaska
• Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as high attention to detail
• The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• The ability to work on multiple and dynamic projects
• The ability to travel for associated work
  
  
  

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or demonstrated commensurate project management experience and skills with ability to obtain PMP within 6 months.
• A strong network with local municipalities or other water/wastewater clients
• Construction or facility operations experience
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

140,700.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

212,850.00

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 $140,700.00 to $212,850.00. 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.