Design Project Manager – Defense Contractors

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 119,800 - 187,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead defense contractor projects including production facilities for aircraft, ships, and rocket motors. You will guide teams from design through construction, primarily for federal clients.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture, experience managing multiple disciplines, and U.S. Citizenship. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project.
• Develop project proposals and lead fee negotiations.

Skills

Client-facing Design Project Management

Multi-discipline team management

Financial project metrics management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

At Jacobs, we challenge 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.

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead Defense Contractor projects such as production facilities for aircraft, ships, and rocket motors, and campus buildouts. You will guide multi‑discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick‑off through construction, primarily supporting federal projects for Defense Contractors or Department of Defense and Federal Civilian clients using Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, and other Lean Design‑Build delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within project and construction budgets, and in accordance with agreed scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client from beginning to end.
• Develop the project proposal fees and scope in coordination with discipline directors and design leads, then lead fee negotiations with the client.
• Facilitate the creation of communication plans and conduct status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.
• Determine, monitor and manage financial project metrics, schedules and staffing requirements for each project.
• Guide the overall development and quality of the project documents and ensure adherence with Jacobs Quality Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience as a client‑facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 markets.
• Project management and project execution experience with Defense Industrial Clients.
• Experience leading design teams in Design‑Build contracts.

Benefits

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 offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $119,800.00 to $187,225.00. 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.