Jacobs to Manage Infrastructure Development Program to Support Regional Growth in El Paso, Texas

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Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by El Paso Water to provide program management and owner's representative services for a multi-phase Utility Infrastructure Development Program near El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss.

The program covers approximately 4,500 acres, focuses on water, wastewater and stormwater upgrades, and is projected to cost approximately $200 million. The work aims to support regional growth, improve water reliability and wastewater capacity, and support local workforce development.

Jacobs reported approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and about 45,000 employees.

Positive

• Program covers approximately 4,500 acres
• Program projected cost of approximately $200 million
• Upgrades aim to improve water reliability and wastewater capacity
• Supports local workforce development and regional growth

Negative

• Program funding and timing are subject to changes under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• Forward-looking risks include impacts from the new U.S. tax legislation enacted in July 2025

Insights

Infrastructure Program Manager

Jacobs won a ~$200 million multi-phase water infrastructure program in El Paso, expanding its program-management backlog and local delivery footprint.

Business mechanism: Jacobs will deliver program management and owner’s representative services for water, wastewater and stormwater upgrades on roughly 4500 acres near El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss. The work is described as multi-phase and is projected to cost approximately $200 million, which implies direct revenue opportunity from planning, design and program delivery services.

Dependencies and risks: Successful financial impact depends on contract execution, project phasing, and funding availability. The release explicitly cites risks tied to project timing and federal funding changes including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and recent U.S. tax legislation, so execution and external funding shifts could alter expected outcomes.

What to watch and horizon: Monitor milestone delivery and awarded task orders, changes to federal infrastructure funding, and any public schedule for the multi-phase rollout over the next 12–36 months. Early indicators will be published task orders, permits, or funding confirmations that translate the award into near-term revenue.

Advancing water systems to support economic growth and resiliency

DALLAS, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by El Paso Water to provide program management and owner's representative services for its Utility Infrastructure Development Program near El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss, one of the largest military installations in the U.S.

Jacobs will lead program planning and delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure improvements to serve new development on approximately 4500 acres of land to meet growing demand in the City of El Paso. The multi-phase initiative will upgrade water, wastewater, and stormwater systems and is projected to cost approximately $200 million.

Jacobs Executive Vice President Eva Wood said: "This program is a catalyst for regional growth. Together with El Paso Water, we're powering the city's future, creating jobs, expanding critical infrastructure and building resilient and sustainable systems that will serve the community for generations."

El Paso Water Vice President of Operations and Technical Services Gilbert Trejo said: "We have confidence Jacobs can help us deliver the needed infrastructure to expand and improve water and wastewater services. Their expertise and proven track record make them a trusted partner in achieving our community's long-term sustainability goals."

While supporting regional growth, the upgrades will also enhance water reliability and wastewater capacity and support local workforce development.

Ranked No. 1 in Sewer & Waste and No. 2 in Program Management by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs delivers today's most complex, challenging and iconic infrastructure and transformation programs. Jacobs has supported programs like southern California's Pure Water Project Las Virgenes-Triunfo, which is securing a more resilient drinking water supply in the region, the Thames Tideway Tunnel, one of the largest water infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the U.K., and Central Interceptor, New Zealand's largest-ever wastewater project.  

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.  

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, including the new tax legislation enacted in the U.S. in July 2025, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What will Jacobs (J) do for El Paso Water under the November 25, 2025 selection?

Jacobs will provide program management and owner's representative services for water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across approximately 4,500 acres.

How much is the El Paso Utility Infrastructure Development Program projected to cost?

The multi-phase program is projected to cost approximately $200 million.

How will the Jacobs-managed program affect water services in El Paso, Texas?

The upgrades are intended to enhance water reliability and increase wastewater capacity to serve new development.

Does the Jacobs announcement mention workforce or economic impacts for El Paso?

Yes. The company said the program will support regional growth and local workforce development.

Are there material risks noted for the Jacobs El Paso program (J)?

The release highlights forward-looking uncertainties, including possible changes to project timing and funding under federal legislation and recent July 2025 U.S. tax law changes.