[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Jacobs Solutions jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Jacobs Solutions · Charlotte, NC # Senior Water/Wastewater Design Build Project Manager Charlotte, NC Manager or lead Design Listed on Jacobs Solutions’s official careers site. Posted January 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/9675B80924364570981D59B92C869E83/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Jacobs Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) / Senior Water/Wastewater Design Build Project Manager ## Job description Jacobs is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead design for design build infrastructure and construction projects across the Carolinas. This senior leader will combine hands-on project management with traditional and design build projects, focusing on expanding our footprint with municipal clients and contractor relationships in the water design build market. As a trusted advisor to our clients and a seller-doer, you’ll drive pursuit strategies, leverage our technology and design experience to improve infrastructure in communities across the Carolinas and work closely with major contractors. Here’s what you’ll be doing - Provide strategic oversight and direction for complex water market engineering and construction projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives. - Act as Project Manager for water design projects as well as non-design projects. - Develop client and contractor relationships and leverage existing ones to support business development opportunities. - Lead project budget and team resources development. - Represent Jacobs at industry conferences and events, positioning us as a leader in water solutions. - Collaborate with sales, operations, marketing, and technical teams to align client needs with Jacobs’ capabilities. - Participate and execute risk management strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating contractual, schedule, regulatory, technical, and other risks. - Mentor and guide multidisciplinary project teams, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture. - Provide insight regarding safety, building codes, and quality standards, in coordination for projects and implementation during project delivery. - Align priorities between clients, contractors, and subcontractors for design and projects during construction as needed. - Develop scheduling, budget control, and project delivery outcomes. - Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field. - 15+ years of progressive experience in design engineering and construction. - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months. - Proven success in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and leading diverse teams including for design build projects. - Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, oversight, and forecasting. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Ideally, you’ll also have - PMP certification or equivalent. #LI-DL1 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jan 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 263 days - Location: Charlotte, NC[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/9675B80924364570981D59B92C869E83/) ## More jobs at Jacobs Solutions ### [Assistant Design Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/203ce79b4c8b699b8ebe/) Charlotte, NC ### [Deputy Design Manager - Design-Build (SE Transportation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/fd04076dc7eee0e7a0f8/) Charlotte, NC ### [Design-Build Design Manager (SE Transportation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/37312ce80d35f5135d75/) Charlotte, NC ### [Design-Build Project Engineer (SE Transportation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/e3a1fde90889303dd81d/) Charlotte, NC ### [Senior Substation Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/ee32861271f4a25b8c36/) Charlotte, NC ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Water & Wastewater Process Engineer (UPW-IWT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/samsung-electronics/jobs/70178b0b73453802865e/) Samsung Electronics · TX, USA ### [Water Design-Build Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/4462adebbcce07d61bf8/) AECOM · Atlanta, GA ### [Water Design-Build Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/062381c5ca5ba4639579/) AECOM · Orlando, FL ### [Senior Water and Wastewater Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/f8985a6b3138577f8e99/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [Water Distribution and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/8a0ecbb3d0a44fda6c85/) ENGIE · IOWA CITY, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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