Federal Design Project Manager - Associate

We're seeking a Federal Design Assistant Project Manager to be based in our Charlotte, NC office. As a member of our team, you will support design projects consisting of multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick-off through construction. You will primarily support federal projects for DoD clients, Federal Civilian, and various Defense Contractors with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.

You'll support projects by effective, skilled project management techniques to enhance the design solutions, leverage project delivering costs, and add value to the business.  You'll play an integral role in forming long-term client relationships, engaging team members on projects, and collaborating with talented resources throughout Jacobs.

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Key Responsibilities:

-    Assist in managing multiple design projects simultaneously, supporting schedule adherence, budget control, and scope compliance.

-    Support the Project Manager in serving as the primary client liaison throughout the project lifecycle with federal agencies including USACE, NAVFAC, and other DoD entities.

-    Coordinate with discipline directors and design leads to help develop project proposals, including scope and fee definition.

-    Participate in fee negotiations and proposal development under the guidance of the Project Manager.

-    Help facilitate communication plans to ensure effective information exchange among stakeholders.

-    Organize and support status review meetings with internal teams and clients during project execution.

-    Monitor project financial metrics, staffing needs, and schedules, providing updates and insights to the Project Manager.

-    Contribute to the development and quality assurance of project documentation in accordance with Jacobs' Quality Program.

-    During the construction phase facilitate and help route RFIs and submittals to the design team, assist in the review change of orders.

-    Attend weekly Owner
- Architect-Contractor meetings to assist in tracking of construction progress and issues.

-    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

-    Experience as a client facing Assistant Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines or comparable experience

-    US Citizenship

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

-    Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred;  Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification will be considered

-    Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets

-    Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts

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