Project Manager - District Energy

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we challenge the present to reinvent the future by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into practical solutions that transform the world for good.

Join our Energy and Power Business Unit as a Project Manager, leveraging our solutions across various markets to foster a more connected and sustainable world, both environmentally and socially.

Deploy your project‑management skills to develop innovative solutions that solve our clients’ challenging energy needs. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to support a diverse international multi‑sector client group. You will manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external sub‑consultants and contractors. Projects may include power generation, thermal generation, microgrids, energy storage, hydrogen production, geothermal power, carbon capture, electric substations and other energy systems.

Engage with clients, develop holistic concept‑level plans and solutions, and take them through detailed design to full execution. We offer a true “end‑to‑end” lifecycle service from needs assessment and planning to startup and commissioning. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of the engineering and construction industry as well as the energy market.

Prior experience in consulting, design management, project management, Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles is highly regarded, as is strategic project development experience. You will provide advisory and design solutions for energy project development and technical delivery, collaborate with technical leadership, client account managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm, and possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem‑solving skills.

Successful candidates anticipate challenges, manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery. If you are excited about the energy transition, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Join our growing team to realize the future of energy.

• Project Planning and Scheduling – Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules to ensure all project phases are completed on time.
• Budget Management – Oversee project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are completed within financial constraints.
• Team Coordination – Lead and coordinate the efforts of engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Stakeholder Communication – Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing concerns.
• Risk Management – Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance – Ensure all project deliverables meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Resource Allocation – Manage allocation of resources to optimize project efficiency.
• Compliance and Safety – Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations, standards and safety guidelines, with special focus on keeping people safe.
• Documentation and Reporting – Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, cost analyses and final project reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years demonstrated professional experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager responsible for execution of District Energy or similar market‑related projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make decisions and pivot quickly as required to meet client business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present project status information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• High level of attention to…