Project Manager (Ports & Maritime)

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.

Your impact

Project Manager is responsible for leading project teams to provide project and design management services to the clients in the Ports & Maritime market. Should be able to lead complicated and high risk projects to achieve targeted outcomes, and viewed as a leader internally and externally. Specific

responsibilities may include

• Demonstrated leader in safety culture and outcomes on major projects, fluent in HSE requirements. Comfortable leading safety for both the Jacobs team and Contractor site teams.
• As a Principal level professional, taking on Designated Project Executive (DPE)/ Project Director roles and higher complexity and risk projects
• Responsible for implementing Jacobs QA procedures and Client QA requirements. Monitoring and reporting of project progress, risks and issues.
• Fosters Diversity and Inclusion on projects and is a leading example of Jacobs Culture of Caring
• Commercial Management for projects; contracts, time, cost, change management, reporting
• Drives project governance, financial hygiene/performance and technical compliance across projects and portfolios, including implementing process improvements where identified
• Hands on project and design management across multiple disciplines including related (eg engineering) and disparate (eg environmental, economics, etc) disciplines.
• Role model and mentoring for Project Managers
• Development and review of proposals with a focus on execution strategy, risks and commercial position
• Advises Sales and Operations in project delivery and commercial risks
• Key contact for clients for projects and portfolios
  
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Marine Engineering or related field is preferred, Advance degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP) are preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects from inception to completion.
• Strong skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, team members, and clients.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges and issues.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure quality and compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Willingness to be assigned in project sites
• Knowledge of relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with FIDIC type of contract is an advantage.