Design Project Manager - Federal

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Deferred Compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Merit Increases

Performance Bonus

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs in Arlington, VA is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design teams on federal DoD, Federal Civilian, and defense contractor projects, using Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, client communications, and QA under Jacobs' Quality Program, developing scopes and fee proposals and guiding teams through project lifecycle.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture, PE/RA preferred, PMI certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) preferred; PMI certification may be considered.
• Experience as a client-facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines.
• US Citizenship.
• Project management experience on federal and/or DoD markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on time, within project and construction budgets and in accordance with agreed-upon scope.
• Serving as the primary point of contact with the client throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Developing project scopes and fee proposals through coordination with discipline directors and design leads, and leading negotiations with clients.
• Creating and facilitating communication plans to ensure timely and effective information exchange among project stakeholders, and conducting regular status reviews with project teams and clients.
• Establishing, monitoring, and managing project financial metrics, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Overseeing the development and quality of project documentation and ensuring adherence to the Jacobs Quality Program.

Skills

Client facing

Project management

Design-Build

PMI Certification

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

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 Project Manager to be based in our Arlington, VA or additional Jacobs offices throughout the east coast . As a member of our team, you will lead design projects consisting of multi-disciplinary 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, delivering projects in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.

You’ll lead projects by effective, skilled project management techniques in order to enhance design solutions, drive successful outcomes, 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.

Responsibilities include

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on time, within project and construction budgets and in accordance with agreed-upon scope.
• Serving as the primary point of contact with the client throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Developing project scopes and fee proposals through coordination with discipline directors and design leads, and leading negotiations with clients.
• Creating and facilitating communication plans to ensure timely and effective information exchange among project stakeholders, and conducting regular status reviews with project teams and clients.
• Establishing, monitoring, and managing project financial metrics, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Overseeing the development and quality of project documentation and ensuring adherence to the Jacobs Quality Program.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
• Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred; Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification will be considered
• Experience as a client facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines
• US Citizenship

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets
• Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• deferred compensation plan
• Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• seven paid holidays
• caregiver leave
• merit increases
• performance discretionary bonus
• stock

The base salary range for this position is $106,000.00 to $170,000.00. 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 August 18, 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.