Project Manager

Industry

Cities & Places

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

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects and infrastructure programs for public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout while ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality, and client objectives.This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, experience coordinating cross-functional teams, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and reporting metrics.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate project progress and decision-making.
• Lead project meetings and provide routine updates regarding project status, risks, opportunities, and key milestones.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain project objectives.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, invoice review, and change management.
• Support procurement activities, contractor selection, contract administration, and vendor management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Facilitate permitting, approvals, and coordination with governmental agencies and other external stakeholders as required.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure programs, construction, facilities, or utility operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management tools.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting public sector, municipal, utility, transportation, facilities, or capital improvement programs.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes, permitting, regulatory compliance, and contractor management.
• Experience working within matrixed organizations and client-facing environments.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

110,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

132,000.00

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 a 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 $110,600.00 to $132,000.00. 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 November 13, 2026. 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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