Healthcare Project Director Onsite for $100M+ Projects

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

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.