Assistant Project Manager

Market Cities & Places 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 If you're interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.Jacobs is seeking a motivated and driven Assistant Project Manager with a passion for architecture and development to join our Buildings & Logistics unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project aims to support the transformation of Saudi Arabia's tourism landscape by delivering exceptional design experiences rooted in innovation, luxury, and a deep connection with nature.As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key supporting role in coordinating and monitoring architectural projects alongside the Project Manager. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure effective execution, adherence to timelines, and alignment with Jacobs' standards of safety, sustainability, and design excellence. This position offers strong professional growth opportunities within a dynamic and high-impact environment.In joining Jacobs you will: • Direct engagement with technical teams to monitor delivery as per the contracted deliverables.• Monitor / manage finance system adopted in the project delivery along with relevant support from the Project Controls team. • Ensure project bookings are aligned to the planned resources. • Review deliverables against the resource schedule and program to establish performance against spend and program, to enable an accurate cost to complete to be maintained. Prepare Earned Value assessment with advice and guidance from PM / SPM.• Have a good understanding of the contracted items that impact the design delivery of the project and keep the teams aligned to these requirements. • Evaluate changes to Contract and assist in preparation of Variation claims, as required. • Assist Procurement team in relation to procurement of Sub-Consultants.• Provide inputs to Project Controls (PC) team to update the monthly program to include independent Design Reviews and internal audits.• Evaluate invoices of the sub-consultants in line with agreed contract.• Assist in Audit papers and Jacob's process management.• Assist with the preparation of the Project Management Plan and monitor delivery of Jacobs services.• Provide input into the Risk Register and review on a weekly basis with SMP/PD.• Work shoulder to shoulder with Design Managers and report Risks on a regular basis.Here's what you'll need As a successful candidate you will have a BS or MS degree in Architecture or Engineering, from a recognized university, with experience on major projects. You will ideally have experience from the Middle East with 3+ years of experience in the capacity of an Assistant Project Manager. It is important that you can demonstrate a strong knowledge of control principles, with the ability to assist the project manager to work to tight deadlines. You will have client management skills and have the capacity to work with diverse teams when under pressure whilst always being commercially savvy. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.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 .Locations City State Country RiyadhAll SA RegionsSaudi ArabiaRiyadhAll SA RegionsSaudi Arabia