Water Projects PM – Associate Director

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

LuxMed medical package

Life insurance

Holiday allowance

Multisport card co-financing

My Benefit cafeteria system

Psychological care

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Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is recruiting a Project Manager Associate Director - Water Projects to deliver water, environmental, and related infrastructure projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams across the project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders and ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes. The role involves international collaboration, mentoring junior staff, and helping shape high-impact water projects for global clients.

Qualifications

• I) Proven experience in project / program management within infrastructure, water, environmental, or related sectors.
• II) Strong understanding of core project management principles, including cost, time, quality, risk, and governance.
• III) Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• IV) Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• V) Experience managing project budgets and schedules.
• VI) Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• VII) Ability to operate effectively in regulated and safety‑critical environments.
• VIII) Willingness and ability to travel internationally, with occasional requirement to work from local Jacobs offices or client sites outside the country as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, appropriate to your level.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk to ensure successful delivery.
• Agree and control budgets, escalation points, key milestones and targets.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including programmes, cost plans, and progress reports.
• Understand and manage contracts, including procurement of subcontracts.
• Build and lead project teams of diverse individuals to actively engage with new ways of thinking to provide an agile delivery environment.
• Delegating and mentoring junior project managers/ assistant project managers.
• Communicating with Clients and understanding their needs.
• Promote and drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Travel internationally

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is recruiting a Project Manager Associate Director - Water Projects to deliver water, environmental, and related infrastructure projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams across the project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders and ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes. The role involves international collaboration, mentoring junior staff, and helping shape high-impact water projects for global clients.