Project Manager - Ports & Maritime

Job description

Here at Jacobs, we use innovative solutions to change the world. Our Ports & Maritime business is leading transformative projects that enhance resiliency, sustainability, and connectivity across the region’s waterfronts. Bring your curiosity, ambitious spirit and your talent for multi-tasking along with a collaborative attitude and together we will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our New England based team specifically focuses on:

• Design for Design Build
• Port Planning
• Asset Management and Rehabilitation Design
• Coastal Resiliency
• Development of Urban and Working Waterfronts
• Electrification & Decarbonization of Port Infrastructure. We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a lasting impact. Our team in Boston is looking for a Project Manager with a strong background in design and construction. While the role supports our waterfront market, candidates with experience in bridges, civil works, and other civil engineering fields have been successful in this role and are encouraged to apply. In addition to managing the project financials, delivery, and client relationships, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, planners, architects, and scientists to deliver complex projects across the region. You will develop and implement project execution plans for managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables and identify and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions as necessary. You will be expected to interface with clients and subconsultants, give presentations and work on technical proposals to ensure project objectives are achieved. This position provides excellent growth opportunity and professional visibility as part of a world class ports and maritime practice. It is an ideal fit for an engineer with a strong technical background who can manage on-call task orders and has the desire and skillset to be increasingly client facing.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in a New England State (or ability to apply for reciprocity) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ability to guide and mentor engineers on design procedures and quality management
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external
• Strong proposal and technical writing skills
• Seller-doer mentality. A self-starter who can look for solutions, get things done and keep projects moving forward.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. #LI-SW1 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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