Job description

Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX
Category: Aerospace
Job ID: ADV0004HV

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

We’re invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It’s our challenge as human beings, too. That’s why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world’s greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow

Your Impact:

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team with the Facilities and Testing Division.

The selected candidate will:

• Responsible for managing complex facility projects, such as vacuum and thermal chamber upgrades, facility upgrades, and facility repairs to support space hardware testing for NASA Crew and Thermal Systems Division (CTSD/EC)
• Lead of a team of contractors, engineers, and technicians to execute all facility projects to support NASA test objectives
• Manage the key projects aspects of scope, budget, schedule, and risks. Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approval budget and in accordance with applicable quality and safety standards
• Develop integrated schedules and cost estimates as part of a project plan
• Manage risk throughout the life of the project, including cost, schedule, technical risks, and management of change
• Ensure and document compliance with JSC facility requirements and processes
• Effectively communicate project status to both JETS management and the NASA customer
• Coach and mentor early-career members of the project team
• Responsible for participating in all HSE activities. Proactively identifying, reporting & bringing to closure any safety and facility concerns
• Leads and champions continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other duties as required

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and twelve (12) years of direct engineering experience, or a Ph.D. degree and nine (9) years of direct engineering experience.
• Must be highly proficient and fully functional in the use of Microsoft Office Projects software application utilized for scheduling projects in logical steps and in the time required to meet deadlines
• Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior leadership experience involving either facility project experience or hardware development projects
• Able to make independent, technical, and tactical decisions with a high attentiveness to detail. – Strong skills in project management
• Experience in management of technical, cost, and schedule elements of projects and tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, a team-oriented approach, strong problem-solving capability, and mentoring skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to operate independently and self-motivated in accordance with directed prioritization.
• High organizational skills with the ability to track multiple directives
• Self-Motivating individual with proactive approach to thinking ahead of upcoming scheduled events

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience in Aerospace testing environments
• Familiarity with the NASA/JSC facility development and Engineering Life Cycle processes
• Environmental testing background

Why Work on Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO lawsand supplemental language.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $103,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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