Project Operations Professional

Project Operations Professional

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

As a Project Operations professional, you'll join our collaborative team supporting clients through coordinated project delivery across planning, engineering, design, and construction. We are seeking an operations-focused project professional who thrives in team environments, supports effective execution, and contributes to reliable project outcomes through strong coordination, technical understanding, and disciplined follow-through.

This role is project-based and works in close partnership with the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, and Superintendent to support day-to-day execution and operational continuity. You'll support our data center project in Spartanburg, SC.

Project Team Support & Coordination

• Act as a reliable and collaborative team member, supporting project leadership and field teams through consistent communication and execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Create conditions that support team productivity and workflow continuity by helping remove obstacles, clarifying next steps, and maintaining alignment across workstreams.
• Support integrated, coordinated workflows while ensuring information flows efficiently between disciplines and stakeholders.

Planning, Scheduling & Workstream Execution

• Support the development and execution of project plans under the direction of the PM team.
• Apply an advanced understanding of workstream sequencing and scheduling to assist with coordination, problem-solving, and day-to-day plan reliability.
• Maintain awareness of the status of assigned scopes of work and escalate risks or constraints appropriately.
• Assist with communication of project plans, constraints, and required support to internal and external stakeholders.

Operational Systems & Project Rhythm

• Support established project production systems and coordination routines, ensuring adherence to documented processes and workflows.
• Participate in planning sessions, coordination meetings, and daily or weekly check-ins as appropriate.
• Assist with scope breakdown, work structuring, and prioritization to support coordinated, incremental progress across disciplines.
• Adapt to evolving project needs by supporting schedule and sequencing adjustments as directed.

Subcontractor & Design Team Interfaces

• Support interfaces with subcontractors, trade partners, and design teams, helping coordinate inputs, deliverables, and constructability feedback.
• Assist in tracking commitments, resolving coordination items, and ensuring deliverables meet downstream requirements.

Cost Management & Contract Support

• Provide operational support for cost control and cost management activities, including tracking, reporting inputs, and variance awareness.
• Assist with contract administration functions, including documentation support, change tracking, and basic compliance awareness.
• Support project leadership with preparation of change documentation as needed.

Technical Awareness & Quality Support

• Apply intermediate technical knowledge of construction means and methods to support coordination, issue identification, and quality outcomes.
• Assist with quality assurance processes by supporting reviews, documentation, and coordination of deliverables.
• Support package coordination, documentation tracking, and issuance processes as directed.

Your ability to support multiple workstreams, communicate effectively, and contribute to solution-oriented execution will enable you to thrive in our fast-paced project environment. You'll work alongside experienced project leaders and be supported by strong mentorship and development opportunities as you grow your career in project operations.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager on Advanced Technology, Semiconductor, Energy and Power or Data Center projects

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $92,100.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $126,700.00

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 $92,100.00 to $126,700.00. 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 April 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Greenville - South Carolina - United States