Senior Project Manager (Defence market - architectural/engineering buildings)

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

We are an international engineering company providing services in the field of technical consulting, design, and investment project management.

Our GDC Poland is made of skilled experts and professionals that support local and international projects from offices located in Krakow and Warsaw. They cover the following markets

• Advanced Facilities
• Water&Environment
• Transportation
• Energy&Power
• Cities&Places
• Digital                                              
  
  
  

By working together in international teams and with different perspectives, we gain the experience that is our collective strength.

In Jacobs, every day is a chance to make the world a better place - let's design your career with us!

Your Responsibilities

• Provide effective and skilled project management for large and/or multiple architectural, engineering, and infrastructure projects throughout the entire project life cycle, to deliver on time, within budget, and to agreed specifications.
• Assess project requirements and establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client.
• Lead the team in the project execution to accomplish project commitments and timing.
• Implement change management processes.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with internal departments, serving as the main point of contact for clients, vendors, and authorities to facilitate effective information exchange among stakeholders.
• Develop cost proposals to respond to client requests.
• Represent Jacobs and/or the Client in necessary negotiations and communications, report project progress to program management, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Determine, monitor, and review costs, operational budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements for project teams
• Ensure that quality processes are planned and implemented as appropriate based on Program /Project / Contract requirements.
• Plan, organize and staff key field positions when needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in project management.
  
  
  

We offer

• Full-time employment contract.
• The possibility to work in the office or in a hybrid model (2 days a week in the office, the rest from home).
• Flexible working hours (we start between 730-1000).
• "Short Fridays" (Monday – Thursday 8.5h, Friday 6h).
• Membership in Jacobs social networks (Women's network, One World, PRISM, Careers Network, Collectively, SpeakUp and others) and participation in initiatives related to their activities.
• Benefits package (LuxMed medical package, additional life insurance, holiday allowance, multisport card co-financing, My Benefit cafeteria system, psychological care).
• Language courses (English, German, Polish).
• Holiday allowance („wczasy pod gruszą”).
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Professional degree such as a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline/field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing projects in the Built Environment market.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Project.
• Independent and structured way of working.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with different stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and develop and to empower others.
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent.
• Experience leading delivery teams for both Federal and Private clients.
• Fluency in German (both written and spoken).
  
  
  

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. 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 [email protected]

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