Digital Delivery Leader - Water

Water 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

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow.

Jacobs is partnering with the State of California on the California Delta Conveyance Program (DCP)—a transformative, multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure program designed to improve long‑term water supply reliability for Central California.

We are seeking an experienced Digital Delivery Leader to help shape and deliver the program’s digital vision across planning, design, and construction. This is a unique opportunity to lead digital delivery at program scale, influencing how major infrastructure is designed, built, and managed for decades to come.

The DCP includes two pump stations, approximately 45 miles of tunnel, and extensive supporting infrastructure including power, roads, and communications. Delivery will occur through 25–30 construction packages over the next 10+ years, requiring strong leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

Your Impact

As the Digital Delivery Leader, you will play a critical role in advancing digital engineering, BIM, and information management strategies that support project certainty, collaboration, and data‑driven decision making. You’ll work closely with program leadership, designers, contractors, and technology teams to ensure digital delivery is consistent, compliant, and forward‑looking across the entire program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage BIM and digital delivery across a major infrastructure program from design through construction.
• Develop and implement program-wide digital delivery and information management strategies , ensuring alignment with program systems and long-term operational needs.
• Champion the use of data-driven workflows, automation, AI, and digital twin technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and insight.
• Oversee and coordinate consultant and contractor BIM compliance , ensuring deliverables meet program standards and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all digital delivery and BIM-related matters across the program.
• Support procurement by assessing digital delivery capability of bidders and tenderers.
• Manage and maintain federated models to support coordination, technical reviews, and data utilization.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing digital delivery team in support of the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination of training across BIM, digital engineering, and design automation disciplines.
• Support configuration and adoption of digital collaboration platforms and construction management systems.
• Integrate BIM and digital delivery with GIS, project controls, and other program management systems to enable consistent, high-quality information and reporting.

Why Join This Program

• Work on one of the largest and most impactful water infrastructure programs in the U.S.
• Influence digital delivery standards at program scale, not just project scale.
• Collaborate with leading designers, contractors, and technology partners.
• Long-term program stability with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Why Jacobs

• At Jacobs, you’ll find a culture of care, collaboration, and curiosity, driven by a shared purpose to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most complex and impactful infrastructure programs—supported by global expertise and local leadership.
• We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in BIM management and digital delivery.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in water, transportation, or heavy civil sectors.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on when required.
• Proficiency with Autodesk and Bentley design and delivery platforms.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience supporting construction and handover phases.
• Industry accreditations (e.g., buildingSMART, AGC, GIBB/GIBA, or similar).

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

98,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

154,550.00

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 $98,900.00 to $154,550.00. 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 28, 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
Sacramento	California	United States