Project/Design Manager

Overview

Lead design and delivery of vertical projects, managing teams, schedules, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• forecasting
• risk assessment
• project management
• design coordination
• client satisfaction
• mentoring

Tasks

-Prepare project forecasts, progress reports, and risk assessments for internal and client review -Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements while maintaining client satisfaction -Provide leadership and guidance to design teams, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client objectives -Collaborate with construction management teams to integrate design and build phases effectively -Mentor and support junior staff to develop future leaders within the organization. -Manage and coordinate all phases of project and design planning, execution, and closeout in alignment with Jacobs’ delivery processes

Requirements

• 10+ years
• pmp
• pe
• design-build
• vertical construction
• leadership

What You Bring

-10+ years of experience in design and project management for vertical projects -Familiarity with vertical construction or community-focused buildings projects -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (Master’s preferred) -Previous experience with tribal or municipal projects and federally funded programs. -Project Management Professional (PMP) certification -Strong understanding of design standards, regulatory compliance, and project delivery methods -Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license -Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build and CMAR -Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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