Design Manager

Design Manager

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.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Design Manager to support our water infrastructure projects executed out of the Gainesville Water Solution Center. Our Solution Center delivers projects and provides technical expertise for the entire US South region. Our design managers lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of our projects, including the quality and financial performance of the design team. As a design manager, you will be able to leverage your people management skills to optimize your team's performance and consistently deliver high-quality technical solutions for our clients. Bring your project management experience, ability to multitask in a fast-paced design environment, and technical expertise, and we'll provide you with exciting and challenging opportunities to help you grow professionally over the remainder of your career.

Additional responsibilities :

Lead and manage teams through all phases of design planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in the contract.

Be accountable for successfully completing projects to the satisfaction of the project manager, clients, and key stakeholders, while simultaneously ensuring that Jacobs' business and policy expectations are met in the areas of health and safety, quality, financial, project delivery, and risk management.

Contribute to the development of a Florida Water Market Strategy that delivers leading-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Demonstrate leadership by example with integrity and candor and in support of Jacobs' Culture of Caring work environment.

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 :

BS or MS Degree in Engineering or other engineering discipline with a focus on water / wastewater systems.

Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years managing multidisciplinary design teams.

PE License or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Ideally, you'll also have experience with Design-Build and / or EPC projects.

International project experience.

Resident Engineer or field start-up services experience.

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 $100,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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.

Locations :

City State Country Gainesville Florida United States