Assistant Project Manager: Engineering

Location

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Capabilities

Program Management

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

\#39504

Market

Energy

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

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the Jacobs’ organization. This role plans and supports a variety of assignments related to project delivery and strategic growth of the group to position Jacobs for success. Working with other members of the team, you’ll perform a variety of activities, ranging from coordination of ongoing projects, support of project progress through gated execution model, team communication and training, document management, stakeholder coordination and other activities to support Project Manager(s) and project delivery.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for updating project documentation, files, and logs; maintaining project governance documentation; and distributing, tracking, and securing approvals for project files and information. This role also includes maintaining project databases, processing vendor data, interfacing with internal personnel and clients, and mentoring or assisting coworkers and customers as needed. The Assistant Project Manager will help drive internal and external teams to complete project deliverables and actions, exploring all options to move projects forward at the highest possible pace while maintaining quality and governance standards. \#LI\-CC1 \#epjobs \#naepjobs

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination \& Support

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager (PM) and cross\-functional team members to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, costs, quality, risks, and deliverables.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow\-through across all stakeholders.

Change Management \& Analysis

• Investigate, compile, and analyze relevant technical, cost, and schedule information to support the PM in evaluating change requests.
• Provide structured insights and recommendations to facilitate informed decision\-making.

Progress Tracking \& Reporting

• Prepare and deliver concise weekly status reports, including:

o Summary of completed activities

o Upcoming work and priorities

o Identification of risks, issues, and potential roadblocks

• Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date project documentation.

Risk \& Issue Management

• Identify potential risks, gaps, and dependencies early, and escalate concerns to the PM with recommended mitigation strategies.
• Monitor ongoing risks and ensure visibility across the project team.

Stakeholder Communication

• Support communication between PM and internal team to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Assist in preparing presentations, updates, and project communications.

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications and Skills:

Multitasking \& Execution

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel tasks and drive them through to completion in a fast\-paced environment.

Consulting \& Stakeholder Engagement

• Comfort working within large, complex consulting environments with diverse stakeholder groups (internal and external).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Analytical \& Logical Thinking

• Engineering or logic\-driven mindset with the ability to break down complex problems and develop structured solutions.

Organization \& Attention to Detail

• Highly detail\-oriented with strong organizational and time\-management skills.
• Ability to manage documentation, timelines, and deliverables with precision.

Communication Skills

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, especially in reporting and summarizing information.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

99,000\.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

129,975\.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well\-being. Your security. Your future. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $99,000\.00 to $129,975\.00\. 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. Job posted on May 11, 2026\. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in\-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. 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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