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An exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team working on one of the largest Disaster Recovery Programs in the United States. You will be part of an expert team working with local communities across the US Virgin Islands, supporting the Office of Disaster Recovery in building safe, resilient & thriving communities by completing key recovery projects to transform and strengthen the Territory’s infrastructure.
The USVI Office of Disaster Recovery, a division of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, has entrusted us with the critical task of managing and supporting federally funded recovery projects across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our work will involve overseeing the reconstruction of key educational, healthcare and infrastructure projects, all of which were severely impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. We are looking for a highly collaborative Infrastructure Public Services Manager who will be responsible for the management of communications, advising, interagency coordination, and utility locate services in support of the infrastructure projects of this multi-billion dollar disaster recovery program. In this crucial role, you’ll oversee and optimize the flow of services and information within Jacobs and the US Virgin Islands program. Based at the client site in the US Virgin Islands, you’ll be responsible for managing and collaboration with the project teams and overall program delivery for the infrastructure sector. This will include the management of the project stakeholders, project development from conception through completion in accordance with the program objectives and coordination of infrastructure managers across all projects. You will manage, provide oversight, and facilitate resolution to complex project related challenges.
As the Public Services Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing and maintaining essential public infrastructure, ensure that services like transportation, water supply, energy, and communication systems function efficiently.
In this role, you will play a vital role in designing and implementing projects that address community needs while ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Make risk mitigation is a priority, as you develop strategies to prevent and address infrastructure failures. Additionally, oversee departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to maintain operational effectiveness. This role requires close coordination with engineers, policymakers, and contractors to successfully execute projects that enhance public services and improve the quality of life within the community.
− Designing and implementing infrastructure projects to meet community needs.
− Responsible for budget management, strategically allocating resources for maintenance and upgrades to optimize long-term infrastructure performance.
− Ensure projects adhere to government regulations and sustainability standards, contributing to environmental responsibility and public safety.
− Develop strategies to mitigate risks related to infrastructure failures.
− Develop and manage departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
− Coordinate with engineers, policymakers and contracts to execute projects.
− Implement disaster recovery and risk mitigation strategies to protect critical infrastructure from unforeseen events.
− Address community concerns, respond to inquiries, and ensure transparency in infrastructure projects.
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.
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
150,000.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
200,000.00
Jacobs’ 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 $150,000.00 to $200,000.00. 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.
Locations
CityStateCountry
Saint Thomas
Virgin Islands
United States
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