Healthcare Project Director

Jacobs Engineering Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an experienced Project Director for on-site delivery of large healthcare and Life Science programs. You will lead a project team, work with Owner's staff, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.

You’ll manage pre-design through completion, coordinate with design/construction teams, and advise on program objectives while maintaining alignment with client expectations and company standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on large healthcare/Life Science programs, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage overall project development from conception through completion in alignment with program objectives.
• Provide project leadership, oversight, and resolution of complex issues, disputes, and changes.
• Ensure progress, safety, and cost controls as onsite Program Director at the client site.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

Tools

eBuilder

ACC Build

SmartSheet

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

• Project Management
• Office Setup
• Office/Onsite

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 the Mid-Atlantic region 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 eBuilder, ACC Build, SmartSheet and/or other project/construction management software platforms
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification preferred

The base salary range for this position is $175,000.00 to $225,000.00.

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 November 09, 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.