Federal Project Manager - Mechanical Lead

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then Jacobs is where you belong. In the Federal Solutions Building & Infrastructure group, we are comprised of architects, planners, engineers, as well as endless specialty services to support our clients and projects. We’re seeking a Project Manager to be based in New York, NY. As a member of our team, you will lead design projects consisting of multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick-off through construction. You will primarily support our USPS contract. You’ll lead 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. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you and your teams can evolve, grow, and succeed.  Responsibilities include:

Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within project and construction budgets and in accordance with agreed scope.

Serve as the primary point of contact with the client from beginning to end.

Develop the project proposal fees and scope by coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget and scope definition to then lead in fee negotiations with the client.

Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conduct status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.

Determine, monitor and manage: financial project metrics, schedules and staffing requirements for each project.

Guide the overall development and quality of the project documents and adherence with Jacobs Quality Program.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.Jacobs 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. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Registration (PE) in New York

Minimum 10 year experience in managing design and construction projects ranging from $1M up to $25M

Design expertise in new facilities and renovation and alteration for commercial and government projects

Ability to drive in NY Metro Area

Ability to manage multiple projects with in-house support disciplines

Ability to write good engineering proposals to the client

Ability to collaborate and lead multi technical disciplines, and collect discipline input to write a complete study report

Good oral and writing communication skills

Good computer skills to use standard software such Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, Bluebeam, ProjWise, etc.

Ability to review and update project financials

US Citizenship

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