Project Procurement Manager

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

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.

As a Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for our Design Build- Water team, you will be responsible for all Purchasing and Subcontracting on major projects which are of high importance to Jacobs based on client relationship, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business.

Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you effectively and professionally conduct, and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials/equipment and/or subcontracting of services as assigned. Leverage your knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion with you as you lead Procurement efforts on our most challenging projects. A PPM thoroughly understands the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplishes value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Most importantly, the PPM has advanced knowledge of a subject area or commodity which they are contracting for.

The PPM reports to the Director of Subcontracts and Procurement for the Americas. While supporting Jacobs’ projects, the PPM will work closely with both the Commercial manager as well as the assigned Project Manager.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Some of the Responsibilities

• As an overall Project Procurement Lead, perform upfront procurement planning activities such as drafting Project Procurement Plan and establishing purchasing and subcontract strategies. and
• As an overall Project Procurement Lead, working with the Estimating and Engineering project teams in developing project specific procurement strategies. This typically includes, package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, supporting the interface with Jacobs and Client management.
• As an overall Project Procurement Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the project’s procurement efforts
• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high-risk materials and equipment
• Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or assignment as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Manages the procurement of goods/subcontracted services and administers purchase orders/ procurement agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field, or equivalent project experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering and/or capital construction purchasing, contracting, expediting, supplier quality management and material management

Ideally you'll have

• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
• A desire to manage a team of procurement professionals through demonstrated inspirational leadership.

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 $127,700.00 to $199,550.00. 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 December 05, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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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