Program Director - Water Market

Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJacobs is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Program Manager to lead and manage services provided by the Program Management team in the implementation of conveyance, water and water treatment facilities with emphasis on tunneling and large-scale water treatment.Program Director Role and ResponsibilitiesIn this key role, you will be responsible for leading the program management of large programs from initiation to completion and start-up. You will be responsible for the performance of the scope of the Program Management Consultant, with the support of Jacobs leadership and leading a team of qualified program management staff, subconsultants and subject matter experts.Key responsibilities anticipated include the following.

• Serve as the Client's single point of responsibility to deliver the program in accordance with the approved scope, budget, schedule and technical requirements.
• Provide direction, oversight and support to the program team including subconsultants for the delivery of the program.
• Advise the client on how to effectively and efficiently deliver the client's capital program.
• Support Client with all stakeholder engagement at federal, state, local and community levels.
• Provide reporting and communication to Client and stakeholders on program progress, forecast, issues and solutions.
• Collaborate with Jacobs' Global Solutions Leader for Water/Wastewater, and other related Subject Matter Experts for technical and staffing support for the program delivery.
• Support and engage with Jacobs' Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates to maximize design, digital technology, and support capabilities for the program.
• Collaborate with Jacobs water leadership to meet the scope, budget and schedule for the program management services, identify and resolve any contractual issues in the services including changes as necessary with the Client.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
  • Support the Jacobs program pursuit team with positioning with the Client in advance of the RFP. Support the preparation of the proposal including interview and any other requirements for selection of the Jacobs team.
  • Assist with development of the program management organization, definition of key roles, development of staffing plan, and selection of staff and subconsultants for the key roles.
  • Work collaboratively with the Program Initiation Lead to set-up the program management team including organizational readiness assessment, governance, and program initiation activities.
  • Concurrent with program initiation, commence support to Client on the planning and development of the program and engage necessary program management staff and resources to assist.
  • Lead the assessment and recommendation of delivery strategies for the design, construction, start-up and operation. Develop contract packaging strategy.
  • Support Client procurement of engineering/design consultants including environmental and other engineering/design phase consultant services. Support the negotiation and finalization of these consultant contracts.
  • Lead development of program baseline budget, schedule, risk.
  • Lead development program controls, reporting, and communication protocols.
  • Lead development of stakeholder management strategy and support Client with all stakeholder engagement including federal, state, local, and community agencies and groups.Program Engineering and Design Phase
    • Oversee the design and engineering services.
    • Oversee design reviews by program management team.
    • Administer design and engineering consultant contracts.
    • Monitor cost, schedule and commercial performance on design and engineering services.
    • Coordinate reviews and approvals of design by federal, state, local authorities.
    • Manage change during design and engineering.Construction Delivery and Start-up Phase
      • Support Client procurement of construction delivery contracts. Support negotiation and finalization of these contracts.
      • Lead management of all construction contracts including administration, quality, safety, schedule, cost, change, environmental, permitting.
      • Coordinate with federal, state and local authorities to verify construction compliance.
      • Effectively manage stakeholder engagement efforts as part of the capital program.
      • Assist the client and work with the program management team to find opportunities for additional funding where practical throughout the project.
      • Prepare summary reports on program and project schedules and budgets, and present to the client and stakeholders.
      • Advise the client on market trends that could adversely impact their capital programs; predict future trends accordingly.
      • Lead development of start-up planning and implementation for all construction facilities including intake, pump stations, treatment plant systems.
      • Oversee close-out of construction contracts.Posted Salary Range: Minimum250,000.00Posted Salary Range: Upper300,000.00Jacobs' 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 $250,000.00 to $300,000.00. 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.
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