Principal Duties and Responsibilities: - Planning, designing and construction of municipal or industrial potable water/ wastewater treatment and conveyance. - Perform project design engineering, project design staff oversight, quality control, project management, client development, proposal preparation and sales pursuits for W/WW treatment plant and conveyance projects in Texas. - A strong understanding of principles and theories of water hydraulics, pipeline mechanics and materials, operation and control,and installation means and methods. - Be responsible for performing all aspects of facility engineering: assist in the execution of existing backlog and assist in the development of new work pursuits. - You’ll work under the supervision of the Water Manager of Projects. - Delivering large and/or multiple projects on time, within budget and in conformance with the contract documents. - Providing effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques. - Functions as a team lead for projects including acting as the liaison to internal departments as needed. Plan, organize and direct design staff and key field positions. - Execution of project designs and oversight of construction. - Interface with the client to ensure expectations are identified and carried out. - Responsible for project safety when part of our contract responsibility. - Responsible for the safety of Jacobs staff. - Participates in corporate initiatives to assist in meeting the company’s goals. - Assesses project requirements, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client. - Ensures that project deliverables satisfy project requirements and schedule. - Determines, monitors and reviews costs, operational budgets, schedules and staffing requirements for projects. - Manages and enhances project quality by providing ideas and suggestions to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and of the project activities in general. - Establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria. - Facilitates the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients. - Supervise the work of others when assigned. - Performs other incidental and related duties as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field - Registration as a Professional Engineer - 8-20 years experience in the design and construction of W/WW facilities - Ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects - Must be able to demonstrate the following skills: leadership, oral and written communication skills, planning, team work, decision making, judgment and problem solving - Ability to make good presentations and lead/participate in project meetings - Previous experience directing, coordinating, and supervising a staff including multiple Construction Managers, Office Design Engineers, Project Control Manager, Contracts / Procurement Manager, and multiple Field Inspectors. - Knowledge of scheduling, spreadsheet, document, and database software (such as Contracts Manager (Expedition), P3E, Microsoft Office package, and/or others) - Knowledge of and experience in reviewing and understanding a contractor’s Safety Plan and QA/QC Plan. - Experience in reviewing and overseeing a Document Control Plan, and development / utilization of a Project Procedures Manual. - Familiarity with and/or the ability and desire to use production tools, such as modeling software and computer equipment Ideally You’ll Also Have: - Previous experience on assignment with multiple projects with a construction value of over $20 million - Previous experience working with local municipalities and utility companies
