Assistant Project Manager

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

• 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

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.