Assistant Project Manager – Mechanical

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager – Mechanical for a multi-billion-dollar airport redevelopment program in Chicago.

The role involves overseeing design consultants, coordinating with client representatives and contractors, and reporting on project progress on a large-scale, complex site at O'Hare.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design team's appointed Consultants and coordinate with client representatives and Client's contractors.
• Support the Project Manager with stakeholder coordination, interface management, and project reporting.
• Provide design and construction oversight, value engineering, risk assessments, and presentation material preparation.
• Assist with project details across phases and advise on design/project delivery methods and contracts.
• Interface projects with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team and support multi-discipline design development.
• Prepare task orders and service requests; assist in RFI responses and resolution.

Skills

Assistant PM experience

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Design & construction oversight

Team building & client relations

Onsite at O'Hare

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction

Tools

BIM modeling

Project management software

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 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.

Here's what you'll need

• 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

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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 $105,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

Job posted on October 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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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