Senior Project Manager

Senior Project 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.

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K-12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets.

Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

The Senior Project Manager provides senior-level oversight and leadership across multiple projects or major program initiatives, supporting consistent project execution, operational alignment, and quality delivery throughout the capital program lifecycle.

The role focuses on mentoring project teams, monitoring project performance, resolving escalated issues, and supporting successful delivery outcomes across design, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support consistency in project execution standards, reporting practices, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Controls regarding project forecasting, reporting, and operational risk management.
• Review project status, identify delivery risks, and support resolution of escalated issues.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
• Support coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational departments.
• Assist with procurement planning, project initiation, activation coordination, and closeout activities.
• Support executive reporting and operational briefings.
• Promote delivery consistency, documentation quality, and operational accountability across the program.

Program Focus

• Multi-Project Oversight
• Delivery Consistency
• Operational Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Quality Delivery

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 12+ years project delivery
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM, PE, RA

Related Experience

• K-12, Higher Ed, Healthcare

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 135,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper 190,000.00

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 $135,000.00 to $190,000.00. 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

• Nashville - Tennessee - United States
• Atlanta - Georgia - United States
• Savannah - Georgia - United States
• Miami - Florida - United States
• Charlotte - North Carolina - United States
• Orlando - Florida - United States
• Palm Beach Gardens - Florida - United States