Project Manager Associate Director - Water Projects

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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. 60;

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! 60;

We are seeking a Project Manager Associate Director - Water Projects to support the delivery of projects within the water, environmental, and related infrastructure sectors. The role involves managing projects across their full lifecycle, from early concept and planning through design, delivery, and close‑out. 60;

The Project Manager will work within multidisciplinary teams, engage with a range of stakeholders, and contribute to the successful, safe, and sustainable delivery of projects. The role also includes supporting the development of junior project management staff where appropriate. The majority of projects assigned to this role will be located outside the country, requiring regular collaboration with international teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities: 60;

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, appropriate to your level 60;

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk to ensure successful delivery 60;

• Agree and control budgets, escalation points, key milestones and targets  60;

• Prepare and maintain project documentation including programmes, cost plans, and progress reports 60;

• Understand and manage contracts, including procurement of subcontracts 60;

• Build and lead project teams of diverse individuals to actively engage with new ways of thinking to provide an agile delivery environment.  60;

• Delegating and mentoring junior project managers/ assistant project managers 60;

• Communicating with Clients and understanding their needs 60;

• Promote and drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across project delivery

We offer:

• Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications

• The possibility of working in the office or in a hybrid model 60;

• Flexible working hours 60;

• “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)

• Holiday allowance („wczasy pod gruszą")

• Work on high-impact projects shaping the future of water

• Collaborate with industry-leading clients in a thriving sector.

Here's what you'll need

We would welcome applications from candidates with a proven track record in the design and project management of water, environmental or infrastructure projects 60; who have a demonstrable mix of the following skills and attributes: 60;

• Proven experience in project / program management within infrastructure, water, environmental, or related sectors 60;

• Strong understanding of core project management principles, including cost, time, quality, risk, and governance 60;

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities 60;

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills 60;

• Experience managing project budgets and schedules 60;

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)

• Ability to operate effectively in regulated and safety‑critical environments 60;

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, with occasional requirement to work from local Jacobs offices or client sites outside the country as project needs dictate 60;

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver the future of water.