Jacobs · 19 hours ago
Manager of Projects, Defense Contractors
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$195K/yr - $225K/yrJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Manager of Projects in the Defense Contractor portfolio to oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring financial success and professional growth among Project Managers while upholding compliance and quality standards.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review and approval of Project Risk Register/Mitigation Plans, Project Execution Plans, and Project Quality Plans
Conduct monthly Project Reviews on projects and document critical issues and actions
Attend Project Administrative Reviews (PARs) as required to discuss projects within the MOP portfolio that meet PAR thresholds
Participation/leadership of Pricing Reviews
Review accuracy of ETCs/EACs and address variances or issues with PMs
Approve Revenue Recognition Workflows
Provide Contract Delivery Review System (CDRS) approvals
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Architecture or Engineering
Professional licensure, such as Professional Engineer (any state), AIA Registration or PMP
Project management and project execution experience with Defense Industrial Clients
Financial experience required along with demonstrated business acumen
Experience with contracts and risk management
Strong organizational, communications (both verbal and written) skills, and leadership abilities
A passion for focusing on staff management (for PMs) and a desire to focus on helping our PMs deliver successful solutions for our clients
Preferred
Advanced degree in related field or MBA
Experience managing international programs
Experience managing large (over $300m TIC) industrial campus projects (design or construction)
Strong inspirational leadership skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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