Program Manager - Research and Lab

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Program Manager - Buildings in Los Angeles to lead a multidiscipline team through design and construction delivery methods including Design Bid Build, Design Assist and Progressive Design Build for a local client.

You will drive program development from programming through completion, manage risk, coordinate with the client, Architect of Record and General Contractor, and mentor staff while advancing Jacobs' integrated delivery approach.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Project Construction Management experience in life sciences, justice and public agencies.
• 10+ years managing large programs with projects >$100M in value.
• 5+ years leading and assisting with business development and growth strategy.
• Licenses: CCM/PE/Architect issued by California or related licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across multiple assignments (cost, schedule, quality, info, contracts).
• Engage clients, Architect of Record, and General Contractor to foster collaboration.
• Oversee programming through completion and mitigate risks and issues.
• Coordinate activities to ensure deliverables meet program objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Contract management

Team building

Communication

Risk management

Project delivery

Building systems

Design delivery

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

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 seeking a Program Manager - Buildings, to manage a Los Angeles based client. You’ll be leading a multidiscipline team of peer employees and consultants to complete tasks within established schedules, budgets, using a variety of delivery models including but no limited to Design Bid Build, Design Assist and Progressive Design Build, as well as utilizing your experience to execute project strategies.

You will be responsible for overall project delivery on multiple project assignments (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts). You’ll play an integral role in engaging between project client, Architect of Record, General Contractor, among others. Your leadership skills is a key responsibility in fostering collaborative communications and relationships.

In this role, you will manage project development experience from programming through completion in accordance with program objectives. You’ll also provide oversight and manage coordination of activities to mitigate risks, issues and ensure deliverables are met.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor of Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related experience in lieu of education
• CCM or Engineering/Architectural Licenses issues by the State of California, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification
• 15+ years of Project Construction Management experience within life sciences, justice and public agencies.
• 10+ years of experience managing large programs with projects in construction values excess of $100 million required
• 5+ years’ experience leading and assisting with business development and growth strategy development
• Strong working knowledge in design and construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, environmental and LEED applications, team building and client relationship building.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Proven experience with large and small deferred maintenance programs in occupied facilities
• Experience with both design-bid-build, design-build and progressive delivery methods

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and commitment to collaboration. At Jacobs, we’ll support you in pursuing what inspires you—so together, we can make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

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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 $154,700.00 to $212,700.00. 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 September 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.