Assistant Project Manager – Mechanical

Job description

This position will be as part of a joint venture team and the selected candidate will be hired by Jacobs, one of the JV or teaming partners. Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add an experienced and collaborative Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program. The redevelopment will occur in the middle of an active airport and the existing terminal and concourses will remain operational while the new facility is built in place in a phased approach.

This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team. Reporting directly to a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include management of the design team’s appointed Consultants, partnering with client representatives, management of the client’s contractors. You’ll support the Project Manager with stakeholder coordination, interface management, design and construction oversight, value engineering, reporting, problem solving, risk assessments, preparation of presentation materials and day-to-day project and technical management of activities.

You’ll assist with the preparation of project details in various phases, provide technical support to the Project Manager with design project delivery methods, contract packages, and project execution plans. You’ll interface projects with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team, assist in managing the design of multi discipline projects, assist with the technical review of design and construction documents, assist with development of the project schedule, and development of design and soft costs, the preparation of the Task Order Service Request documentation for assigned projects and by supporting resolution or responses to Requests for Information.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• 4+ years’ experience as an Assistant Project Manager at an Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, or Construction organization
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager on projects with a minimum construction value of $50 million
• Related design and construction project management experience with building projects, both renovation and new construction
• Working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Experience leading vertical design and construction projects
• Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
• Experience with airline data systems, building management systems, MEPFP systems
• Experience with BIM modeling
• Experience working on Aviation project management teams
• Experience working on alternate delivery contracts
• PMP, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification #EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2 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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