Assistant Project Manager - Water Design Build

Design Build Recruiter at Jacobs (Paramount and Ally Alum)

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.

We challenge what is currently accepted to shape innovative and lasting solutions. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career with the industry’s best and most innovative construction and engineering professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager to combine the skills of project engineering with team leadership, client interface, and financial management. Based in Florida, you’ll work with the Design‑Build Project Manager to deliver large, complex construction projects, preparing you for the next step in your career as a Construction Manager or Project Manager.

As part of the design‑build team, you’ll manage subcontractors and report to the Design‑Build Project Manager, coordinating subcontractors throughout construction, commissioning, closeout, and turnover to the owner. You will assist the Project Manager in cost management, ensuring the project follows scope, schedules, and budgets. Client presentations, weekly construction meetings, and critical thinking to resolve on‑site problems are key tasks.

• Assist Project Manager in all aspects of construction delivery
• Track and process Change Orders with Owner, Proposed Change Orders from subcontractors, and invoicing
• Ensure quality levels are met at trade level and assist in the overall quality management program
• Manage receipt, storage and handling of process equipment
• Participate in risk management and mitigation throughout the life of the project
• Manage and track project submittals, requests for changes, design changes, and nonconformance notices
• Provide input to the overall project schedule including 3‑week lookahead schedules
• Manage project engineering staff
• Manage the overall closeout process
• Develop skills to become an overall Project Manager or Construction Manager

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management, or another applicable field
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in construction projects
• Experience in the delivery of municipal water, wastewater, water resources and/or conveyance type work
• Working knowledge of construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building

• Experience in Alternative Project Delivery, including design build, progressive design build, and construction‑manager‑at‑risk

• 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.
• Base salary range: $92,100.00 – $. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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.
• 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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting