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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 impactResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain project plans "” define activities, work breakdown structures, predecessors, successors, resources, and baselinesPrepare business cases, contingency releases, and manage project budgets within established project governance rulesDevelop, monitor, and update cash flow projectionsEnsure project scope control and documentation is maintainedAnalyze and report on variances for project cost and scheduleCreate and maintain Excel spreadsheets for reporting and analysisMeasure the progress of activities and milestones in project plansLead meetings for project scoping, constructability review, design review, competitive bid, construction inspection, commissioning, and as-built incorporation.Negotiate and execute contracts, process change orders and report actual costsDrive consensus, communicate responsibilities, and ensure ownership and accountabilityArbitrate and resolve conflicts within the projectManage change control, involving project sponsor and stakeholdersConduct design and drawing reviews on-site with various project stakeholders to identify and mitigate any issues and challenges identified during this processPrepare and present timely and actionable status updatesFacilitate focused and cross-functional meetings and callsDraft and communicate meeting minutes, risk registers, decision logs and status reportsRepresent the client to government agencies and make presentations to senior management and stakeholdersWork with various government entities in submitting and obtaining permit approvalsInteract with customers concerning land rightsLead the project team in identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks, issues, and opportunitiesEscalate risks and issues in order to keep projects on schedule and on budgetIdentify and communicate lessons learned and incorporate into projects as best practicesThis is a Hybrid role, candidate must be able to commute to the Chico area 2-3 times a week. #epjobs #naepjobsHere's what you'll needMinimum Qualifications5+ years of work experience in project management or construction managementGood verbal and written communication skillsA willingness to travel for site visits, kickoff meetings, and other project-related needsDesired QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certificationExperience with electrical distribution, substation, or transmission projectsExperience with Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft ProjectA natural tendency for taking ownership and a willingness to leadA strong commitment to quality and attention to detailA passion for training and building a teamOur 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 $109,600.00 to $145,000.00. 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 February 02, 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.Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support. #J-18808-Ljbffr