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Senior Program/Project Manager - I&C and SCADA

Jacobs

Orlando, FL
Full Time
Senior
131k-172k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The Senior Program/Project Manager will build strategic business partnerships and deliver Instrumentation and Control (I&C) and SCADA integration projects with key municipal clients throughout the Southeast US. This role involves managing complex projects, leading teams, and providing technical expertise in water/wastewater treatment and control systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions and fostering client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage medium to large complex SCADA /OT projects with multidiscipline teams executed from multiple office locations for large state and local government, municipal, and industrial projects.
  • Manage several projects of various sizes and durations simultaneously.
  • Lead and manage the project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and contract requirements are met.
  • Complete the scope of work to client satisfaction while ensuring staff safety, product quality, project financials, risk management, and policy compliance.
  • Lead business development activities resulting in contract awards, including client relationship development, proposal preparation, presentations, and contract negotiations.
  • Develop and execute SCADA Master Plans.
  • Lead project teams during start-up and commissioning activities.
  • Possess general knowledge of control system code (PLC and HMI) and assist with preparing specifications and drawings.
  • Provide supervision and mentoring to junior staff for design development.
  • Conduct site evaluations and recommend control system upgrades.
  • Travel as needed to support control system commissioning and startups.
  • Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution, office, and personal environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer registration for FL.
  • 15 years of program/ project management experience including managing large interdisciplinary automation projects, SCADA programming, OT, information solutions, and I&C design projects.
  • 10 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater treatment processes, control systems, and information solutions.
  • 10 years of technical experience in PLC /HMI control systems, development of control system architecture, SCADA Master Plans, Radio Telemetry systems, SCADA OT Network design, development of P&IDs, and lead design engineering.
  • Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills to large audiences.

Nice to Have

  • PMP Certification.
  • Experience with SCADA System Integration including panel building, field wiring, testing, and commissioning of systems.
  • Experience with SCADA OT Network design and build.
  • Experience with Radio telemetry design and build.
  • Experience with transportation control systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer registration for FL.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan and ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
  • Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
  • Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
  • Potential eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock options.

Working at Jacobs

Jacobs values collaboration and believes in the importance of in-person interactions for culture and client delivery. The company empowers employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing a mix of office and remote work to enable them to deliver their best work.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 20, 2025
Job CategoryProgram Management
Salary131k-172k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Jacobs

Website

jacobs.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Orlando, FL

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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