<p>Market</p> <p>Water</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Your impact</p> <p>At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative?and?lasting solutions for tomorrow.?Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services,?you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our industrial clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering?communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.</p> <p>Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager at our Xcel Energy Chilled Water (CW) project in downtown Denver, Colorado. This is a position where you'll take on a supervisory role operating and maintaining the CW plant. You'll work with project leadership and lead onsite operations and maintenance staff supervising daily Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities as well as work with the area manager to provide superior client support. You will be onsite site project leader responsible for organizing and directing the 24/7- 365 day operations and maintenance of the plant. You'll also analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and institute changes when necessary to optimize plant operations, and be responsible for preparing accurate operational records and reports.</p> <p>Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.</p> <p>#ourjacobs #bia #omfs #challengeaccepted</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Work onsite at client's industrial chilled water facility, provide Project Management services and support to our client. </li><li>Provide excellent written and verbal communication to all project stakeholders to keep everyone informed of project status, issues, expectations, and goals. </li><li>Work effectively in a team structure with all levels of the organization. </li><li>Direct business and technical operations for the project, ensuring quality performance, coordinating project deliverables, and sponsoring technical reviews. </li><li>Develop and manage scope of work, budgets, and schedules, including coordinating subcontractors and internal support for projects. Identify situations that may cause project to exceed scope or budget and work with stakeholders to address those issues. </li><li>Maintain project documentation, including correspondence and submittals, in accordance with contract requirements. </li><li>Identify and evaluate risk that may impact the project. </li><li>Be diligent on identifying and correcting safety concerns. Both Jacobs and the client have very high standards for safety programs. </li><li>Cover operator shifts as needed to maintain proper plant coverage. </li></ul> <p>Here's what you'll need</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent, and advanced experience in the operation and maintenance of a chillers, pumps, air compressors, utility systems, electrical breakers and switch gear and industrial refrigeration equipment. </li><li>Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment. </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and project related software tools </li><li>Valid driver's license with no major infractions </li><li>Two years of experience in any of the following: utility mechanic, refrigeration mechanic / technician, plant operator (power, water, or other utility). </li><li>Experience using SAP or equivalent computerized maintenance system. </li><li>EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required. </li><li>Trane, McQuay, or Frick or other chiller maintenance experience </li><li>Experience working in a team environment as a leader </li><li>Ability to coach and train operation and maintenance teams </li></ul> <p>Ideally, You'll Also Have:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills. </li><li>Capable of working independently and maintaining an orderly schedule. </li><li>District energy operations and maintenance experience. </li><li>Understanding of the technical aspects of the facility to be managed. </li><li>Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills. </li><li>Demonstrate excellent relations with the client, vendors/contractors, customer and regulatory agencies. </li><li>Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials. </li><li>Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients. </li><li>Provide presentations to coworkers and client meetings. </li><li>Coordinate or support daily work activities for various departments. </li><li>Drive safe work practices and review operations for safety improvements. </li><li>Develop operator / maintainer daily, weekly, monthly work schedules. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Minimum</p> <p>115,000.00</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Upper</p> <p>130,000.00</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $130,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</p> <p>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 February 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.</p> <p>Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>CityStateCountryDenverColoradoUnited StatesDenverColoradoUnited States</p>