Project Management Office Lead (LSNA-TX/VA/PR)

Jacobs; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Management Office Lead to work onsite at client sites across Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico and other locations. You will manage governance, dashboards and stakeholder coordination while supporting program teams in engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 8+ years of experience in regulated environments. Proficiency in PM methodologies and governance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, construction or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong program management, budget management, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience standardizing methods, processes, templates and governance.
• Experience reviewing governance compliance and providing visibility into performance.
• Familiar with PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Lean) and core PM processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish project governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client, company, and project procedures.
• Maintain project management plans, execution strategies and control systems.
• Coordinate stage-gate reviews and project audits.
• Prepare weekly/monthly project reports and liaise with department leads for information.
• Consolidate KPIs and performance metrics; develop executive dashboards.
• Ensure data consistency across reports and dashboards for leadership and clients.
• Coordinate management meetings and governance forums; track action items.
• Drive alignment across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Oversee documentation, databases and project management systems; support digital tools.
• Maintain records supporting audits and project reviews.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Project management systems

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 structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

As a Project Management Office Leads on our team in Carolina/Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/ Northeast Houston, Texas and/or our Richmond/Goochland, Virginia locations, you’ll be based onsite at the client site, you’ll balance multiple tasks each day like monitoring contractor safety and quality, coordinating contractor schedules and material testing, and reviewing designs. We’ll rely on you to track performance, create change orders, draft RFIs and other construction documents, and identify issues you see in the field. You’ll learn from the Project Manager who will guide you in the preparation of construction estimates, constructability and design revisions. You’ll gain confidence as you coordinate with outside agencies, contractors and other 3rd parties regarding field activities.

We’ll ask you to review documentation supplied by vendors/sub-contractors to ensure compliance with client turnover protocols and then recommend necessary changes. Using your recent engineering degree, you’ll also support & research design options /documents for Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.

Begin your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve,flourish, and succeed.

Some responsibilities will include

Project Governance & Controls

• Establish project governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client, company, and project procedures.
• Maintain project management plans, execution strategies, and control systems.
• Coordinate stage-gate reviews and project audits.

Reporting & Executive Dashboards

• Preparing weekly and monthly project reports, liaising with project department leads to ensure timely

input and completeness of information.

• Consolidate project KPIs and performance metrics.
• Develop executive-level dashboards for project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Ensure data consistency across all reports.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate management meetings and governance forums.
• Ensure action items are tracked and closed.
• Facilitate communication between project leadership, client representatives, and functional teams.
• Drive alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning groups.

Document & Information Management

• Ensure project documentation is properly controlled and maintained.
• Oversee reporting databases and project management systems.
• Support implementation of digital project management tools.
• Maintain records supporting audits and project reviews.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, construction or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong program management, budget management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with standardization of methods and processes Able to define project management frameworks, templates, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with reviewing governance compliance with project standards and provides visibility into project performance.
• Proficient in industry PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Lean) and core processes like risk, scope, and schedule management.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Supports construction managers and teams with guidance, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Tracks progress, risks, issues, and provides reports to leadership.
• Ensures projects contribute to organizational goals and supports project decision making
• Design and maintain project governance frameworks, set standards, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations .This includes balancing control with flexibility.
• Good communication and decision-making skills

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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 $110,600.00 to $180,000.00. 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 September 23, 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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