Federal Design Project Manager - Hybrid (DoD)

Jacobs; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead design projects with multidisciplinary engineers and architects from kickoff through construction. You will primarily support federal DoD and Civilian contracts, delivering Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects while strengthening client relationships.

The role emphasizes effective project management, cost control, and strong communication within a collaborative team, with a hybrid work model supporting flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture is required.
• PE license or RA is preferred; PMI Certification will be considered.
• Experience as a client facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and within budgets and scope.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project scopes and fees and lead negotiations with clients.
• Create communication plans and conduct regular status reviews with teams and clients.
• Monitor financial metrics, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Oversee documentation quality per Jacobs Quality Program.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Jacobs in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead design projects with multidisciplinary engineers and architects from kickoff through construction. You will primarily support federal DoD and Civilian contracts, delivering Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects while strengthening client relationships.

The role emphasizes effective project management, cost control, and strong communication within a collaborative team, with a hybrid work model supporting flexibility.