Assistant Project Manager K-12
About The Position
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, our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients' goals. Whether it's managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you're interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong. We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the Triangle Area of North Carolina (Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC) managing a large-scale K12 Capital Construction Program. This exciting and engaging program will utilize your Project Management talents to design and construct crucially important schools which will educate the next generation of American students. At Jacobs, you'll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with the project Contractors. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work side-by-side with senior project managers in all aspects of project management, including: preparing RFPs, soliciting proposals, negotiating and managing contracts, coordinating design and construction teams, maintaining project governance, conducting field quality control of the craft trades at site, and ensuring successful project turnover. Your efforts will ensure this complex program is managed with organization, accountability, and transparency. Your education and experience will be engaged on a daily basis, and you will be mentored in the more complex aspects of project management and building relationships as you progress towards becoming a Project Manager. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Construction, or Engineering
- At least 2 years ofâ experience working on large building construction or civil projects
- Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components
Nice To Haves
- Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) and Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Responsibilities
- preparing RFPs
- soliciting proposals
- negotiating and managing contracts
- coordinating design and construction teams
- maintaining project governance
- conducting field quality control of the craft trades at site
- ensuring successful project turnover
Benefits
- health and welfare benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- 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
- certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
