Assistant Project Manager - Water Design Build

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$92,100.00/yr - $/yr

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.

• 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 trades level and assist in the overall quality management program
• Manage the 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 other 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 (preferred)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and 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.

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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

Job posted on January 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.