Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Your impact

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

Jacobs has a unique opportunity for a Construction Manager to deliver capital improvement projects at four wastewater reclamation facilities and pump stations for Cobb County Water System and be based in our Marietta Program Office. You will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a team of onsite construction inspectors. Additionally, you’ll manage project budgets, scheduling, coordination of work, reporting and leading on-site meetings with contractors, Jacobs staff, and the client in accordance with the requirements specified in the contract documents. You’ll be the primary point of contact for the client. Also, as Construction Manager, you’ll have accountability for delivering multiple construction projects within the contracted scope, schedule, and budget.

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 Hour Training.

• Minimum of 12 years of total experience with minimum of 7 years of construction management experience on water treatment, wastewater reclamation, and/or pump station projects.

• Excellent working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, construction, quality control, project documentation, requests for information, claims management, payment applications, as-built drawings, and applicable code requirements.

• Ability to work full-time onsite in Marietta.

• Proficiency in the use of computers to prepare reports using programs such as Word, Excel and other construction-related programs.

• Must possess the physical ability to move around an active construction site.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.

• Registration as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

• Proven as excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

• Keen eye for quality control during inspections and subcontractor oversight.

• Demonstrated highly effective written skills, timely documenting daily activities and reporting of site issues.

• Communication with multiple stakeholders, multiple sites, and subcontractors.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

125,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

Our 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, 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 $125,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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. Job posted on January 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States