Healthcare Project Director

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Project Director for a healthcare/Life Science program based at the client site in Chicago, IL. You will manage a large project team, directing delivery from conception through completion while aligning with program objectives and budget.

You’ll oversee pre-design through construction, integrate schedule and cost controls, and ensure safety and quality across the project lifecycle. Onsite presence is required during the workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 15+ years of project manager experience on large healthcare and/or Life Science programs of $100 million or more.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
• Ability to work onsite during the week at client site.

Responsibilities

• Manage a project team and oversee delivery from conception through completion.
• Lead overall project delivery, including scope, schedule, cost, and safety.
• Coordinate with Owner’s staff to ensure successful completion within budget and program objectives.

Skills

15+ years Project Manager experience

Onsite project leadership

Budget & schedule management

Stakeholder management

Education

B.S. in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

CCM

CM-Lean

DBIA Professional

PE/Architect license

Tools

Procore

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 looking for an experienced and collaborative Project Director who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at our client's project site in Chicago, IL you'll be responsible for managing a project team working alongside Owner’s staff, you’ll be responsible not only for the overall project delivery, but also for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You’ll manage and provide project leadership, management and oversight of the large healthcare project(s) and resolve complex project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.

As the onsite Program Director, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of the project, but also the material management, schedule, cost, scope, and safety of the team.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture or commensurate experience
• 15+ years of project manager experience including Owner's Rep, design phase, construction management of large healthcare and/or Life Science building programs of $100 million or more
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Ability to work onsite during the week at client site

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with Procore and/or other project/construction management software platforms
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification preferred

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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.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000.00 to $220,000.00. 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 October 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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