Local recruitment: Project Manager - Water Projects

• Location: Krakow, All PL Regions, Poland
• Capabilities: Project Controls
• Office Setup: Office/Onsite
• Job ID: #38638

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.

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We are seeking a Project Manager 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. 

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: 

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, appropriate to your level 
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk to ensure successful delivery 
• Agree and control budgets, escalation points, key milestones and targets.  
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including programmes, cost plans, and progress reports 
• Understand and manage contracts, including procurement of subcontracts 
• Build and lead project teams of diverse individuals to actively engage with new ways of thinking to provide an agile delivery environment.  
• Delegating and mentoring junior project managers/ assistant project managers 
• Communicating with Clients and understanding their needs 
• Promote and drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across project delivery

Here’s what you’ll need

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

• Proven experience in project management within infrastructure, water, environmental, or related sectors 
• Strong understanding of core project management principles, including cost, time, quality, risk, and governance 
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills 
• Experience managing project budgets and schedules 
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Ability to operate effectively in regulated and safety‑critical environments 
• 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 

Here’s What We Will Do: 

• Provide mentoring and career development opportunities and support 
• Local, national and global support through PM networks 
• A well-developed training programme and accreditation for Project Management at various levels 
• Regular training opportunities 
• Agile career opportunities 

We offer:

• Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications   
• The possibility of working in the office or in a hybrid model 
• Flexible working hours, 
• “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.

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

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As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.  

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 recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com 

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.

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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.

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