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Principal Project Manager: Substation P&C SCADA

Jacobs -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

$134,500 - $176,625 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Caregiver leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Customer communication
Project development phase management
Sales proposal development
Data center experience
Construction negotiation
Energy infrastructure construction projects
Construction cost control
Substation construction project experience
Construction schedule coordination
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Budget forecasting
High-voltage electrical systems
Proposal writing
Utilities construction project management
Engineering project budget management
Cost analysis
Construction industry experience
Telecommunication
Schedule creation
Meeting facilitation
Managing projects
Productivity software
Financial forecasting analysis
Deploying data center facilities
Project risk management
Energy storage systems
Managing large-scale electrical projects
Capital budget management

Full Job Description

Location

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Capabilities

Project Management

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#43507

Industry

Energy

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

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Major Programs team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for project and program management professionals seeking to apply and develop their skills by working closely with our utility and power clients as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team involved in managing projects through various phases from concept to engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out of greenfield and brownfield high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in the power industry. You will work as a lead across a multi-disciplinary team to manage the overall successful delivery of the assigned project(s) and to ensure projects adhere to client expectations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions and pivot quickly as required to meet our client’s business objectives.
In accordance with the Client’s Project Management process, prepare and/or update financial forecasts, project schedules, and other necessary reports on a weekly/ monthly basis, or as required.
Lead project meetings, arrange for meeting minutes and distribute notes and actions to all project team members.
Manage client relationships to ensure all expectations are understood and met.
Work with the broader Jacobs team as necessary to ensure stewardship of positive client relationships, including active involvement in the resolution of any client concerns.
Monitor assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality and identifying / mitigating risks as they arise.
Manage project communications and promptly respond to project inquiries from client management or support teams, as necessary.
Notify project stakeholder immediately if the project is forecast to exceed approved budget or schedule or if significant project risks or issues have been identified.
Perform and/or facilitate project administrative activities including purchase and change orders, work status verification, processing of unvouchered liabilities, invoice reviews and updating overall project status.
Coordinate engineering design development, drawing submittals and quality review process.
Manage the resolution of emergent field issues as they arise, in accordance with all codes, environmental, and safety requirements.
Track and manage project compliance (non-regulatory and regulatory).
Support resolution of any siting/permitting, municipality, and/or abutter issues.
Facilitate contractor sourcing activities including issuing RFP’s, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
Lead in developing and pursuing business opportunities with existing or new potential clients.
Support Jacobs operational and business development teams with proposals or other materials for new business opportunities.

Core Competencies

Utility Infrastructure Project Delivery
EPC Contract Management
Project Controls & Financial Oversight
Risk Management
Client Relationship Management

Preference will be given to candidates sitting in the following Jacobs office locations: Columbus, OH - New Albany, OH - Gahanna, OH - Roanoke, VA - Fort Wayne, IN - Pikeville, KY - Ashland, KY

Office Set up:

In Office (preference)
Hybrid (can be considered if person is willing to travel 50%)

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree.
15+ years’ of project management experience in managing power delivery projects from initiation through financial project close out as part of any CapEx, or OpEx portfolio.
Experience delivering greenfield/brownfield OH T-line (138kV to 765kV), Rebuild/Reroute, Substation, Protection & Control, P&C, SCADA, Telecom and/or IPP, Data Centers, Industrial Customer, Battery Storage projects.
Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Including but not limited to project controls, engineering, procurement, construction management, permitting, land acquisition, and surveying.
Ability to work with project controls on cost analysis, forecast, risk identification, assessment, and mitigation plan.
Proven track record of directly managing cost, schedule, and risk.
Excellent customer-facing, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellence in the development and delivery of presentation materials.
Proven excellence with verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; including proposal development, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
Experience and training with general project management processes used within the utility industry.
Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired but not required skills and experience:

Experience with EPC contractors
PMP Certification
Previous Program Management for Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) in the U.S.
Engineering degree and FE or PE License
Construction, commissioning, and start-up experience

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

134,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

176,625.00

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, 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 $134,500.00 to $176,625.00. 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 August 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

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