Project Manager

Jacobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced onsite Owners Representative/Project Manager for a major southeast project in Nashville, TN. You will ensure progress, technical performance, and contract management while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and client teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, multi-project oversight, and delivering bold solutions within budget and schedule constraints. Onsite employment with full-time salaried status offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, construction management, or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience on large-scale building/rehabilitation projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project progress, contract management, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage change control, governance, and turnover to the client.
• Provide construction oversight and resolve complex project issues; mentor staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Building systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

CCM

PMP

PE license

Architect license

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

As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the progress and technical performance of a project, contract management, project scope, schedule, and At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world. 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 Project Manager who thrives at keeping people in sync and bringing creative solutions to projects’ unique challenges. Join our collaborative Project team in Nashville, TN managing one of the most unique projects in the southeast.

This exciting and engaging project will utilize your Project Management skills to design and construct a crucially important headquarters facility for one of the fastest growing companies. At Jacobs, you’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as working directly with the Contractors. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living.

As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the progress and technical performance of a project, contract management, project scope, schedule, and budget, change management, project governance, and successful turnover to the client. You’ll be responsible not only for the overall project delivery, but also for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You'll manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related issues, mentor emerging professionals, form long-term relationships with clients, and create alignment among teams.

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• At least 5+ years of experience involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects
• Ability to manage the multiple projects concurrently, display leadership and resolve critical issues pertinent to the project and client
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Prior experience with private sector projects (preferred but not required)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

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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 $90,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 August 24, 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.