Assistant Project Manager

About the role

At Jacobs, our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. This role involves managing a large-scale program to design and construct crucially important schools in South Florida, educating the next generation of American students.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work side-by-side with senior project managers in all aspects of project management, including preparing RFPs, soliciting proposals, negotiating and managing contracts, coordinating design and construction teams, maintaining project governance, conducting field quality control of the craft trades at site, and ensuring successful project turnover.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFPs, solicit proposals, and negotiate and manage contracts.
• Coordinate design and construction teams.
• Maintain project governance and ensure transparency.
• Conduct field quality control of craft trades at the project site.
• Ensure successful project turnover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or CCM certification.
• Experience as an owner’s representative, or in design and construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $110,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on August 21, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.