Technical Project Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Together, we deliver major infrastructure projects, create sustainable environments, revolutionize power and energy systems, promote renewable resources, enhance healthcare services, build world-class sporting facilities, and transform tourism experiences.

Jacobs has exciting opportunities across all of our rapidly growing and buoyant markets: Infrastructure, Buildings, Aviation, Rail, Water, Energy and Power, Ports & Maritime, Strategic Consulting, Sales Operations, and Corporate Services.

• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project timelines.
• Facilitate communication between various stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and clients, to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with quality, standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, and meeting minutes, and assist in preparing regular progress reports.
• Assist in identifying potential project risks and participate in developing mitigation strategies to resolve issues and ensure project continuity.

Qualifications

Education: Be working towards a relevant degree or master's level qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Project Engineering, or any related field.

Academic Excellence: Proven history of outstanding academic performance.

Drive and Determination: Exhibit unwavering determination and a strong commitment to personal and professional growth.

Teamwork and Communication: Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication abilities to collaborate in diverse environments.

Desired Candidate Profile

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to track project costs and profitability.

1. Project Management Skills: Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) to effectively monitor project progress.
2. Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing project data and performance metrics to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
3. Reporting Skills: Ability to create detailed reports and dashboards that communicate project status, financial health, and key performance indicators to stakeholders.
4. Risk Management: Skills in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project.
5. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders effectively.
6. Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in tracking project details, documentation, and compliance with contractual obligations.
7. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking skills to address issues as they arise and recommend effective solutions.
8. Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with various departments, including finance, operations, and engineering.
9. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing project demands, timelines, and priorities.

These skills enable Project Controllers to contribute to the successful delivery of projects by ensuring they are managed effectively, with a strong focus on financial and operational performance.