Assistant Project Director (Nassau County, NY)

Assistant Project Director

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.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Assistant Project Director in Long Island, NY who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. You'll be responsible for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You'll manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related challenges.

You'll be responsible for analyzing and developing reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, project awards, invoices, and assist with development and management of project budgets, schedules, and project controls. You'll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the client by applying proven project management techniques. Your ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is a must to be successful at this role.

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

Responsibilities :

• Review of Invoices, Cost Control Reports, Labor and Wage Rate Compliance, Contract Closeout Documentation
• Oversite of work related to Management of the Design-Build contract, Construction Quality Assurance and Project Commissioning
• Document control and management of PMIS files
• Manage, track and report on, public outreach documents, DBE compliance, and invoice review and processing for payment for the Professional Services contracts
• Perform record-keeping tasks including workflow approvals, composing daily diaries, meeting records and maintaining Project logs, RFIs, submittal logs and agreements using a Project Management Information System software
• Maintain detailed files for the State of New York for all Project documents
• Communicate clearly and timely with the Project Team as issues arise from funding, scheduling, invoicing, contract compliance, change orders, public concerns, etc.
• Monitor permit compliance and coordination of easement closure with other state agencies
• Perform vendor responsibility reviews and provide list of approved vendors to Nassau County monthly
• Review distribute and approve all public facing materials, public interactions, and responses
• Monitor damage and public claims and ensure satisfactory resolution
• On a monthly basis review, comment or approve all DBE, M / WBE, and SDVO documentation
• Assist in document control for contract closeout
• Assist in coordination with design-builder, Nassau County, Suez, and other Department staff on issues related to contract compliance, invoices, permit closeout, and contract closeout documents
• Assistant Project Director will assist the Project Director as needed and act for the Project Director, when necessary

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 02, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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