Head of Project Development Management

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.

The Project Manager provides the Generation Development team and individual project teams with deliberate and organized project management support to plan and develop new dispatchable generation projects and large‑scale improvement projects at existing generation plants. Development work is largely focused on project origination and conceptual design leading to technology selection, optimized cost estimates, schedules, preliminary technical designs, major supply contracts, and EPC contracts. The work also includes planning the development process by leveraging corporate development, regulatory, project controls, environmental, technical, supply chain, and other disciplines while driving the project forward with cost and schedule control. The project manager is expected to be highly collaborative and capable of leading high‑impact conversations with both internal executives and outside parties.

Provide end‑to‑end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex projects or a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management. Manage alignment of financial, compliance, safety, customer and operational goals between/among projects and the BU or corporation. Lead the project team to achieve all critical financial, timing, operational, and change management metrics. Ensure effective sourcing, management and engagement of all resources.

Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution designs that define appropriate project scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified/addressed. Project Management: Ensure successful delivery of committed project benefits and operational metrics in a dynamic/complex environment. Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope/schedule and provide cross‑functional tracking as needed. Define and manage a regular status reporting process to monitor progress and resolve risks to goal. Financial Management: Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking. Facilitate RFP and contract management processes. Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action.

Resource Management: Forecast, schedule, and manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments/performance requirements. Provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members.

Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational project or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans.

Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships up to senior leader level to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

This role is Hybrid, and sits on‑site in our Texas, Minnesota or Colorado office locations.

Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

10 years’ experience in project management and process improvement; project management certification preferred

Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly

Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology

Vendor/contract management experience preferred

Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle, geothermal, steam‑electric cycles, or large renewable plant development and/or project management.

Experience with power plant development activities including interconnection queues, natural gas pipeline contracts, air permitting.

Construction cost and schedule estimating for power or large heavy industrial projects.

PMP and/or PE certification.

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. 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.

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.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. 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.

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