Project Manager

Jacobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery on client sites. You will oversee the project team from concept through completion, ensuring on-time and within-budget results in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes managing scope, schedules, costs and safety, with responsibility for developing budgets, reports, contracts and schedules to meet client objectives. A strong leadership track record and PE/RA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization.
• Experience managing projects of $50 million+.
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, and new construction building systems/components and technology.
• Experience with various the disciplines, trades and systems related with an emphasis on full project delivery.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project team and the overall project delivery, from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives.
• Provide oversight and facilitate resolution to complex project related challenges.
• As the onsite Owners Representative, ensure progress and technical performance, material management, schedule, cost, scope and safety of the team.
• Develop and deliver on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules to achieve client objectives.

Skills

Engineering Degree

Project Management

Budget Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

OSHA 30

PE/RA Preferred

Education

BS in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

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, our Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR’s #1 Construction Management-for‑Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at the client site in Baton Rouge, LA, you’ll be responsible for managing the project team and the overall project delivery, but also for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You will manage and provide oversight and facilitate resolution to complex project related challenges.

As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of a project, but also the material management, schedule, cost, scope and safety of the team. By developing and delivering on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll help our team achieve our client’s objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle projectchallenges will allow you to thrive in our fast‑paced environment.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization
• Experience managing projects of $50 million+
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, and new construction building systems/components and technology
• Experience with various the disciplines, trades and systems related with an emphasis on full project delivery
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) (preferred but not required)

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.

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 $125,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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 December 04, 2025. 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.