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Base pay range $230,800.00/yr - $360,700.00/yr
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Recruiter at Jacobs | Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow. Let's connect! 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 impact As a Principal Conveyance Project Manager based out of Sacramento, CA, you’ll be charged with leading a team of highly qualified and motivated engineers through the design process, interacting directly with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance solutions, and mentoring ambitious mid‑level engineers. We’ll ask you to grow your career by acting as a highly competent seller‑doer that will be empowered to develop and manage projects in a trusting and supported environment.
You’ll join a team of experts in conveyance, pumping plant design, fish screen intakes, water, and wastewater treatment technologies and will have the opportunity to grow professionally through participation on project teams delivering challenging projects while serving and developing clients. We’ll rely on you to lead business development activities with key clients resulting in acquisition of new projects as well as perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio. You’ll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout; consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract. Using your conveyance technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long‑term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.
Here’s what you’ll need
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Licensed CA Professional Engineer.
15+ years demonstrated track record of delivering multiple conveyance related projects regarding water or wastewater.
Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi‑disciplinary team.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including conveyance pipeline design, project management, water/wastewater pump station design.
A desire for both personal and team growth.
Ability to serve as the technical liaison/leader between the project owner and the design team.
Business development, interpersonal, and networking skills that can be combined with the significant resources that we have available across Jacobs to gain market share.
Experience supporting business development activities with local municipalities.
Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 $230,800.00 to $360,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
EEO Statement 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Job posted on October 21, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $230,800.00/yr - $360,700.00/yr
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Recruiter at Jacobs | Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow. Let's connect! 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 impact As a Principal Conveyance Project Manager based out of Sacramento, CA, you’ll be charged with leading a team of highly qualified and motivated engineers through the design process, interacting directly with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance solutions, and mentoring ambitious mid‑level engineers. We’ll ask you to grow your career by acting as a highly competent seller‑doer that will be empowered to develop and manage projects in a trusting and supported environment.
You’ll join a team of experts in conveyance, pumping plant design, fish screen intakes, water, and wastewater treatment technologies and will have the opportunity to grow professionally through participation on project teams delivering challenging projects while serving and developing clients. We’ll rely on you to lead business development activities with key clients resulting in acquisition of new projects as well as perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio. You’ll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout; consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract. Using your conveyance technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long‑term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.
Here’s what you’ll need
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Licensed CA Professional Engineer.
15+ years demonstrated track record of delivering multiple conveyance related projects regarding water or wastewater.
Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi‑disciplinary team.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including conveyance pipeline design, project management, water/wastewater pump station design.
A desire for both personal and team growth.
Ability to serve as the technical liaison/leader between the project owner and the design team.
Business development, interpersonal, and networking skills that can be combined with the significant resources that we have available across Jacobs to gain market share.
Experience supporting business development activities with local municipalities.
Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 $230,800.00 to $360,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
EEO Statement 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Job posted on October 21, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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