Sr. Program Manager- Aerospace

Industry

Transportation

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 helping our clients deliver complex capital projects that support the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Our PMCM team is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of facility, infrastructure, and manufacturing-related projects supporting the Boeing/Spirit Program.

As the Owner's Representative, you will provide leadership across planning, design, construction, and project delivery while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client objectives. You will oversee multiple projects, manage project and construction management teams, and serve as the primary interface with client leadership and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of a multi-project aerospace capital improvement program.
• Provide oversight of project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Manage project managers, construction managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, and program reporting.
• Review project controls, cost forecasts, schedules, and change management activities.
• Coordinate project execution within active manufacturing and operational environments.
• Provide executive-level updates and recommendations to client leadership.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of program, project, or construction management experience.
• Experience managing large capital projects in aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, aviation, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, contract management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage executive-level client relationships.

Ideally, You will Have:

• Experience supporting aerospace or manufacturing facility programs.
• Experience managing programs exceeding $100M in total capital value.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional certification.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on large capital projects.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and commitment to collaboration. At Jacobs, we'll support you in pursuing what inspires you-so together, we can make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

185,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

255,300.00

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 $185,700.00 to $255,300.00. 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 September 10, 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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