Project Management Office Lead (LSNA-TX/VA/PR)

Jacobs; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Management Office Lead to oversee governance, controls, reporting, and documentation on client sites in Puerto Rico, Texas, and Virginia. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams, develop templates and best practices, and ensure compliance with project standards while driving performance and risk management.

You will lead reporting, executive dashboards, and governance forums, shaping project strategy and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience in engineering, construction or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong program management, budget management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with standardization of methods and processes: ability to define project management frameworks, templates, tools, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish project governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client, company, and project procedures.
• Maintain project management plans, execution strategies, and control systems.
• Coordinate stage-gate reviews and project audits.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports, liaising with project department leads for input.
• Consolidate project KPIs and performance metrics; develop executive dashboards.
• Coordinate management meetings and governance forums; track action items.
• Maintain project documentation; oversee databases and PM systems.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

As a Project Management Office Leads on our team in Carolina/Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/ Northeast Houston, Texas and/or our Richmond/Goochland, Virginia locations, you’ll be based onsite at the client site, you’ll balance multiple tasks each day like monitoring contractor safety and quality, coordinating contractor schedules and material testing, and reviewing designs. We’ll rely on you to track performance, create change orders, draft RFIs and other construction documents, and identify issues you see in the field. You’ll learn from the Project Manager who will guide you in the preparation of construction estimates, constructability and design revisions. You’ll gain confidence as you coordinate with outside agencies, contractors and other 3rd parties regarding field activities.

We’ll ask you to review documentation supplied by vendors/sub-contractors to ensure compliance with client turnover protocols and then recommend necessary changes. Using your recent engineering degree, you’ll also support & research design options /documents for Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.

Begin your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

Some responsibilities will include:

Project Governance & Controls:

• Establish project governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client, company, and project procedures.
• Maintain project management plans, execution strategies, and control systems.
• Coordinate stage-gate reviews and project audits.

Reporting & Executive Dashboards:

• Preparing weekly and monthly project reports, liaising with project department leads to ensure timely input and completeness of information.
• Consolidate project KPIs and performance metrics.
• Develop executive-level dashboards for project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Ensure data consistency across all reports.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Coordinate management meetings and governance forums.
• Ensure action items are tracked and closed.
• Facilitate communication between project leadership, client representatives, and functional teams.
• Drive alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning groups.

Document & Information Management:

• Ensure project documentation is properly controlled and maintained.
• Oversee reporting databases and project management systems.
• Support implementation of digital project management tools.
• Maintain records supporting audits and project reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8 years of experience in engineering, construction or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong program management, budget management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with standardization of methods and processes: Able to define project management frameworks, templates, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with reviewing governance compliance with project standards and provides visibility into project performance.
• Proficient in industry PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Lean) and core processes like risk, scope, and schedule management.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Supports construction managers and teams with guidance, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Tracks progress, risks, issues, and provides reports to leadership.
• Ensures projects contribute to organizational goals and supports project decision making
• Design and maintain project governance frameworks, set standards, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations .This includes balancing control with flexibility.
• Good communication and decision-making skills

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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