Assistant Project Manager- Aerospace

at Jacobs in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s accepted so we can deliver transformative, resilient solutions for a more connected and sustainable world. If you’re looking for a long and rewarding career with the #1 most admired engineering and construction company, Jacobs is where you belong.

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager in the Wichita, Kansas area to support our internal PM/CM teams and external clients.

As a key contributor to our program support team, you will partner with engineering, design, and construction professionals to gain a holistic understanding of project delivery-from planning and design through procurement, construction, and project controls. In this role, you will help develop, document, and implement standardized project management and project controls processes; configure those processes within integrated project management systems; and develop training materials that enable consistent and successful project execution. You will play an active role in applying project management and project controls best practices to support effective cost and schedule management across programs.

At Jacobs, we’re invested in your success. You’ll have opportunities to continue building your skills, explore diverse project opportunities across our global organization, and contribute your expertise while learning from others.

Must be willing to be onsite daily.

- 5+ years of experience in the construction industry

- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing processes across multidisciplinary teams

- Proven experience working with project management systems, i.e., Primavera Unifier and P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, SharePoint etc.

- Experience managing costs across large, multiple-project programs

- Experience developing program and project reports including project status reporting

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with executive and client teams

- Experience developing and applying change management processes

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:

- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new project management systems

- Experience developing and managing resource-loaded schedules in MS Project and Primavera P6

- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and applications

- Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations (visual, written, and verbal)

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Proven ability to adapt to evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and commitment to collaboration. At Jacobs, we’ll support you in pursuing what inspires you-so together, we can make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

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