Ports & Maritime Project Manager (Mid-Senior)

Jacobs; Florida; On-site; USD 111,500 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Ports & Maritime Project Manager based in Florida with hybrid flexibility to lead and deliver marine and waterfront infrastructure programs across the Southeast. You’ll guide scope, schedule, budget, and quality while mentoring junior staff and building strong client relationships.

The role offers opportunities to influence project strategy, pursue growth, and contribute to resilient coastal projects, including port expansions and navigational improvements in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years in consulting with at least 3 years of project or task management experience.
• Experience with waterfront project design and management.
• Strong grasp of contract documents, technical specifications, and client deliverables.
• Experience in preparing technical and cost proposals to win proposals.
• Good communication skills interfacing with clients and stakeholders.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Florida preferred) or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a variety of ports, maritime, waterfront, and coastal infrastructure projects throughout Florida and the Southeast.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support project pursuits, strategic growth initiatives, and business development activities within Ports & Maritime market.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Contribute to delivery of projects that enhance port operations, strengthen coastal communities, and improve long‑term resilience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field

Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline

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: At Jacobs, we’re not just building projects, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and delivering infrastructure that shapes communities and supports global commerce. Our work goes beyond the skyline, strengthening coastlines, enhancing resilience, and preparing our world for tomorrow’s challenges. With a growing portfolio of transformative marine infrastructure, waterfront development, and climate resilience projects, we’re looking for a Ports & Maritime Project Manager to help us deliver projects that make a lasting impact.

As a Project Manager within our Ports & Maritime team, you’ll lead and contribute to a diverse range of marine and waterfront infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction. Whether you’re an experienced project manager looking to expand your leadership responsibilities or a seasoned professional seeking opportunities to lead larger, more complex programs, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while working alongside industry‑leading professionals.

Based in Florida with hybrid flexibility, this role offers the chance to partner with a world‑class team of engineers, planners, scientists, architects, and technical specialists on projects ranging from local waterfront improvements and resiliency initiatives to major port expansions and nationally significant maritime infrastructure programs.

In this role, you’ll help drive successful project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations while fostering strong client relationships and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. You’ll have the opportunity to influence project strategy, contribute to business growth, mentor emerging professionals, and play a key role in shaping the future of our Ports & Maritime practice throughout Florida and the Southeast.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver a variety of ports, maritime, waterfront, and coastal infrastructure projects throughout Florida and the Southeast.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Jacobs’ regional and global network to develop innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project pursuits, strategic growth initiatives, and business development activities within the Ports & Maritime market.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects that enhance port operations, strengthen coastal communities, and improve long‑term resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years in consulting with at least 3 years of project or task management experience.
• Experience with the design and design management of waterfront project design.
• Strong grasp of contract documents, technical specifications, and client deliverables.
• Substantial experience in the preparation of technical and cost proposals to deliver winning proposals.
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Florida preferred) or PMP certification.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex ports, marine, waterfront, and maritime infrastructure projects, including oversight of multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience serving as Project Manager or Project Director for complex maritime projects including container terminals, port expansions, wharves, bulkheads, piers, dredging, cargo facilities, waterfront redevelopment, navigation improvements, and intermodal infrastructure.
• Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with cost estimating and construction‑phase services.
• Existing client relationships with port authorities and/or other organizations involved in the development of waterfront or coastal resilience projects.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; eligible participation in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan; unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees; seven paid holidays; and caregiver leave. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $111,500.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.