At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Deputy Water/Wastewater Project Manager based in Portland, you will have a chance to be a leader in improving the water infrastructure across the Northwest. As a key member of our team, you’ll have a chance to engage in challenging and engaging water projects – assisting project managers with 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 Deputy Project Manager and/or Strategy Lead for projects. You will lead a multidiscipline design team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. You will also lead the delivery and development of comprehensive and innovative communications, public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities across a range of regional, state and local programs and projects. 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 across the region and the northwest, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, and planning.
- Providing leadership and coordination to multi-discipline delivery teams.
- Meeting and working with senior managers and stakeholders to deliver on the client’s goals.
- 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 Bellevue office and beyond.
- Supporting the Stakeholder Engagement & Communications team by proactively engaging with clients, agency partners, elected officials, community groups, businesses, and the public, face-to-face and on the phone.
- Leading and supporting the public consultation process, representing projects with the community.
