Assistant Project Manager - Interior Design - K-12

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.  If you're interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We're looking for a collaborative, driven and curious Assistant Project Manager in Jacksonville, Florida to join our Program Management Team leading a $2B+ construction program that will enhance the lives of K-12 students.

As a key member of our Program Management Team, you will support the Interior Designer and Program Management team in planning, design, coordination, and delivery of interior environments for K-12 capital improvement projects. This role focuses on interior finishes, furniture/equipment (FF&E), signage, and user-focused design elements, ensuring alignment with district standards, educational program requirements, and project budgets and schedules.

Duties include:

Design Innovation and Branding

-    Partner with Interior Design and Planning teams across multiple concurrent projects (new schools, additions, renovations) to select, procure, and coordinate FFE installs.

-    Support development and implementation of school-specific branding aligned with each school's vision and mission.

-    Prepare design briefs reflecting project identity and functional learning environment needs.

FFE Coordination and Relocation

-    Coordinate with district staff on furniture planning, procurement, and relocation.

-    Manage purchasing, transfer, and installation of new and existing FFE, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

-    Conduct pre- and post-move inspections to confirm readiness for school openings.

-    Maintain communication with school administrators and project managers to resolve outstanding items impacting relocations.

Invoice Review and Approval

-    Review and approve vendor invoices for furniture, equipment, and moving services to ensure accuracy and accountability.

-    Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management or related field

-    1+ years of working experience on building construction projects

-    Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, program planning, team building, and client relationship building

-    Strong communication skills, both written and oral

-    Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, You'll Also Have: 

-    Experience in design and task management of K12 or Higher Ed projects

-    Working knowledge of Kahua, Bluebeam, Prolog, Procore and other PMIS platforms

-    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD, or similar applications.

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