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Jacobs

Project Manager - District Energy

Jacobs, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base Pay Range $128,200.00/yr - $168,000.00/yr

Role Summary Join Jacobs’ Energy and Power business unit as a Project Manager. Deploy project management skills to develop innovative solutions that solve clients’ challenging energy needs. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to support a diverse international multi‑sector client group. Manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external subconsultants and contractors on projects that include power generation, thermal generation, microgrids, energy storage, hydrogen production, geothermal power, carbon capture, electric substations and many other energy systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules to ensure all project phases are completed on time.

Oversee project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are completed within financial constraints.

Lead and coordinate engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.

Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

Ensure all project deliverables meet required quality standards and specifications.

Optimize resource allocation to enhance project efficiency.

Maintain compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and safety guidelines, with a special focus on keeping people safe.

Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, cost analyses, and final project reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated professional experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager responsible for execution of district energy or similar market related projects.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make decisions and pivot quickly as required to meet client business objectives.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present project status information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy in cost estimation and reporting.

Experience working for Engineering, Design Build or Construction/EPC firms.

Knowledge of risk management and cost control techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).

10+ years of demonstrated professional experience as a Project Manager responsible for execution of district energy or similar market related projects.

Experience with Thermal Energy Networks (TENs).

Experience with microgrids and electrical distribution.

Benefits 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

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