EPCM Project Director

Jacobs; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 158,500 - 208,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an EPCM Project Director in Cary, North Carolina, to lead advanced manufacturing projects, delivering innovative construction solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing industrial facility projects, strong communication skills, and the capability to mentor project teams.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $158,500 to $208,125, comprehensive health benefits, and the opportunity for career growth and development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing EPCM projects related to industrial facilities.
• 5+ years experience specific to Data Centers, Advanced Manufacturing, or Specialty Chemicals.
• Ability to implement systems across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules.
• Manage financial and technical performance on projects.
• Nurture project teams and guide them to achieve objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Mentorship

Safety Culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

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

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures. We’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their advanced manufacturing facilities that are changing our world.

Position

As an EPCM Project Director, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award‑winning planning, engineering, architectural design, procurement, construction management, and design‑build project delivery.

We are looking for a passionate EPCM Project Director who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status‑quo. By developing and delivering on project scopes, estimates, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll lead our teams to achieve the key stakeholder's objectives. Your keen ability to multi‑task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast‑paced environment. You’ll also provide motivation and direction to project teams who are the best in the industry. You’ll help others discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role will keep our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. But you’re not just a leader – you’re an achiever. You’ll also provide day‑to‑day management of teams as well as financial and technical performance on projects. You’ll bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the soaring success of our advanced facilities construction projects. You must have the ability to build strong relationships, internally and with the customer.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• At least 15 years of experience in managing EPCM projects related to industrial facilities, with a minimum of 5 years specific to the Data Centers, Advanced Manufacturing, Specialty Chemicals, Metals, and/or other industrial facilities
• Act as a mentor for other PMs and Project Engineers
• Strong safety culture both from design safety, and when working in the office or at project site locations
• Experience in the execution of multi‑office projects (possibly international)
• Ability to implement program‑wide systems and solutions across multiple disciplines, contractors, stakeholders, and 3rd parties
• General engineering knowledge that are key to the successful implementation of advanced manufacturing projects including infrastructure, process, utilities, and support facilities
• Strong experience in design project cost management, including capital cost estimating reviews, forecasting, earned value and meeting design budgets
• Experience in developing proposals, estimating design, procurement, and construction management services hours, and working with clients to understand their needs and develop solutions to meet those needs
• Program Management experience should include Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management and Commissioning (EPCM) elements
• Preferred but not mandatory – Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Architect license/certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge in design and construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, environmental and LEED applications, team building and client relationship building
• At least 5 years of experience with design and construction of manufacturing facilities in excess of $500 million construction value
• Ability to travel to project locations for short term visits to client sites
• Strong existing relationships with advanced manufacturing clients
• Prior field experience during construction

Benefits

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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $158,500.00 to $208,125.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Job posted on May 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.