Assistant Project Manager (Data Center)

Jacobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our data center team in the United States. You will work closely with senior project managers on all aspects of project management, including RFP preparation, proposals, contracts, coordination of design/construction teams, governance, and site quality control.

You will be mentored toward becoming a full Project Manager. The role emphasizes organization, accountability, and transparency as the program advances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, or engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience on large building construction or civil projects (required).
• Knowledge of pre-design/pre-construction, delivery systems, and components (required).

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in all aspects of project management.
• Prepare RFPs, solicit proposals, and negotiate/manage contracts.
• Coordinate design and construction teams and ensure project governance and turnover.
• Perform site quality control and support relationships for the program.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Construction, or Engineering

CMIT or EIT

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. The selected candidate will support ongoing Data Center projects in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. The selected candidate will support ongoing Data Center projects in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our data center team.

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. Your efforts will ensure this complex program is managed with organization, accountability, and transparency. Your education and experience will be engaged on a daily basis, and you will be mentored in the more complex aspects of project management and building relationships as you progress towards becoming a Project Manager.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Construction, or Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working on large building construction or civil projects
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre‑construction, delivery systems, and components

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) and Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $67,900.00 to $93,400.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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

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