Infrastructure Project Manager (Water)

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team working on one of the largest Disaster Recovery Programs in the United States. You will be part of an expert team working with local communities across the US Virgin Islands, supporting the Office of Disaster Recovery in building safe, resilient & thriving communities by completing key recovery projects to transform and strengthen the Territory’s infrastructure. The USVI Office of Disaster Recovery, a division of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, has entrusted us with the critical task of managing and supporting federally funded recovery projects across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our work will involve overseeing the reconstruction of key educational, healthcare and infrastructure projects, all of which were severely impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development from programming through completion in accordance with program objectives.
• Manage and administer contract agreements for project consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Develop bid packaging strategy, together with Senior Project Manager and Sector Lead.
• Manage production of boilerplate construction contract and expedite client execution of that contract.
• Assist Program Director, Sector Lead and Senior PM in managing all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects.
• Assist with input and maintenance of cost information using the cost management system developed for the Program.
• Oversee the design review and cost estimate review processes in conjunction with DM feedback and support.
• Review and approve A/E invoices and contractor pay applications and change orders.
• Attend meetings or assign staff to cover weekly job progress meetings.
• Ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes during design and construction by A/E team and contractor respectively.
• Support project delivery team with overall relationship with client administrative leadership to ensure collaboration, minimal disruption, cooperation and communication in occupied sites.
• Manage the permitting process to confirm A/E submission for compliance.
• Manage other functions (commissioning, soil investigations, etc.).
• Coordinate information requested by auditor.
• Conduct weekly project update meetings.
• Support the procurement process.
• Review and approve all A/E contract amendments.
• Provide direct oversight on the final A/E amendment for project closeout.
• Attend and report to client during the weekly owner meetings.
• Assist the Sector Lead in the writing of policies and procedures.
• Serve as the liaison between Program Director, Sector Lead, and subordinates.
• Support and manage the Risk Mitigation Plan / Safety Management Plan / Project Execution Plans / Relationship Plans.
• Manage the interface between project delivery and funding.
• Review Key Performance Indicators / Site Visit Reports.
• Responsible for reviewing and preparing reports to the client.
• Responsible for the successful execution of all other tasks necessary to support the Program.
• Regularly brief senior management and other key stakeholders on program/project/task status measurement data.
• Take overall responsibility and accountability for the quality of project documents in adherence with Jacobs Quality Program, endorsing and implementing company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in design and construction of water projects.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, team building, and client relationship building.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, initiator, leader; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will also have Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified - Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

Benefits

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.