Assistant Project Manager

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

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K-12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets.

Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

Candidates are encouraged to identify in their cover letter

Geographic areas where they are interested in working.

Whether they are seeking local, regional, or travel-based assignments.

Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.

Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

The Assistant Project Manager supports project delivery, reporting, coordination, and operational administration across assigned capital projects. The role assists Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with project controls, documentation, communication, and coordination activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The position serves as a key operational support role helping maintain project organization, reporting accuracy, and delivery consistency.

Primary Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with project coordination, reporting, and administrative activities.

Assist with management of project financial controls, schedule tracking, and documentation workflows.

Support preparation of project reporting, reconciliations, forecasting updates, and operational briefings.

Coordinate project documentation, meeting records, and communication logs.

Assist with procurement tracking, contract administration support, pay applications, and change order documentation.

Support project compliance with organizational procedures and reporting standards.

Assist with risk tracking, issue management, and coordination follow-up.

Coordinate with consultants, contractors, district staff, and operational stakeholders as directed.

Maintain familiarity with overall project status, priorities, and operational constraints.

Support activation, turnover, and closeout coordination activities.

Program Focus

Project Coordination

Reporting Support

Documentation Management

Operational Administration

Financial and Schedule Tracking

Communication Support

Delivery Consistency

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 3+ years related experience
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP/CCM pursuing

Related Experience

• Project coordination

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 $70,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 June 08, 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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