Federal Design Project Manager - Associate

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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

We’re seeking a Federal Design Assistant Project Manager to be based in our Charlotte, NC office. As a member of our team, you will support design projects consisting of multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick-off through construction. You will primarily support federal projects for DoD clients, Federal Civilian, and various Defense Contractors with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.

You’ll support projects by effective, skilled project management techniques to enhance the design solutions, leverage project delivering costs, and add value to the business.  You’ll play an integral role in forming long-term client relationships, engaging team members on projects, and collaborating with talented resources throughout Jacobs.   

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you and your teams can evolve, grow, and succeed.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing multiple design projects simultaneously, supporting schedule adherence, budget control, and scope compliance.

• Support the Project Manager in serving as the primary client liaison throughout the project lifecycle with federal agencies including USACE, NAVFAC, and other DoD entities.

• Coordinate with discipline directors and design leads to help develop project proposals, including scope and fee definition.

• Participate in fee negotiations and proposal development under the guidance of the Project Manager.

• Help facilitate communication plans to ensure effective information exchange among stakeholders. 

• Organize and support status review meetings with internal teams and clients during project execution.

• Monitor project financial metrics, staffing needs, and schedules, providing updates and insights to the Project Manager.

• Contribute to the development and quality assurance of project documentation in accordance with Jacobs’ Quality Program.

• During the construction phase facilitate and help route RFIs and submittals to the design team, assist in the review change of orders. 

• Attend weekly Owner- Architect-Contractor meetings to assist in tracking of construction progress and issues.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

• Experience as a client facing Assistant Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines or comparable experience

• US Citizenship

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred;  Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification will be considered

• Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD s 

• Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts 

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

92,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

130,000.00

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 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 $92,100.00 to $130,000.00. 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 July 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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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Locations

City State Country
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States