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Overview Join to apply for the Design Manager role at Jacobs Base pay range: $109,100.00/yr - $170,450.00/yr 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 looking for a passionate and dedicated Design Manager to join our Northwest Infrastructure Design Group where, as a member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on a breadth of water and wastewater projects that cannot be matched. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic family-feel team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the Northwest and around the globe. Responsibilities Plan the design project (scope, resources and staffing, level of effort and fee, schedule) Build and lead the design team in the production of construction document sets (drawings, specifications, and details) Facilitate effective communication between team members Develop and implement health and safety plans, quality plans, and delivery best practices Focus on PM and client satisfaction Manage assigned staff and resources Develop project status reports and change management planning Manage external sub-consultants The DM's primary responsibility is to ensure that all aspects of an assigned design project are completed successfully. They will also manage contract compliance with respect to the design effort, be available as a key point of contact with the client and ensure that the PM and design team clearly understand the client’s requests; and that the client and PM clearly understand the ramifications of those requests on the engineering and construction budgets and schedules. The DM ensures the design portion is completed successfully, designed to cost, and on schedule, by supporting, listening to, and managing the design team (including design staff, sub consultants/subcontractors, and staff). The DM is a participant in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling, and performance. The DM is responsible for identifying schedule and cost variances, and developing and implementing corrective actions for negative variances. The DM also monitors and controls the design scope and proactive change management. Qualifications BS or MS Degree in engineering or architecture 11+ years engineering design experience, with at least 3 years managing multidiscipline design teams Proficient in the MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills Preferred qualifications Experience managing projects in the water/wastewater market Prior experience as lead engineer on water/wastewater projects Experience with Design-Build and/or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects International project experience Resident Engineer or field start-up services experience Professional Engineering License Familiarity with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu (markups, Studio Sessions, document setup, etc.) Benefits and compensation 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $109,100.00 to $170,450.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additional information 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 September 05, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. 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