Project Manager

Jacobs; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Project Manager to lead delivery across planning, design, construction and closeout for complex programs. You’ll represent the owner's interests, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure cost, schedule and quality objectives are met.

In this client-facing leadership role, you’ll coordinate with owners, consultants, contractors and internal teams, oversee project controls, review invoices and change orders, and maintain proactive communication with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Project Manager in owner, architecture, engineering, environmental, or construction environments.
• PM experience with direct oversight of consultants and contractors.
• Experience delivering expansion or new construction projects >$20 million and at least 50,000 gross square feet.
• Certifications: CGC, CCM, PMP, PgMP, or PfMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery, including cost, schedule, quality, contract administration, and reporting.
• Manage projects from concept through design, construction, completion and closeout.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, scopes, controls, and documentation.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance and contract management.
• Coordinate RFIs, changes, and field issues to meet project requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Budget & contract oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

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 helps clients turn vision into reality by delivering complex projects and programs that create lasting value. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading project delivery, representing the owner’s interests, and driving successful outcomes across planning, design, construction, and project closeout.

In this client-facing leadership role, you’ll oversee multiple project assignments, manage multidisciplinary teams, and guide projects through every phase of delivery. You’ll be responsible for achieving project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, contracts, and stakeholder coordination while building strong client relationships and supporting successful program execution.

• Lead overall project delivery, including cost, schedule, quality, contract administration, and project reporting.
• Manage projects from concept development through design, construction, completion, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, procedures, controls, and contract documentation.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance throughout project delivery.
• Review and manage consultant invoices, contractor pay applications, and change orders in coordination with project controls teams.
• Coordinate the resolution of construction field issues, requests for information (RFIs), and design conflicts while maintaining compliance with project requirements and contract documents.
• Monitor project performance and identify variances related to schedule, budget, and project objectives.
• Lead project meetings, including progress and coordination meetings, and oversee meeting documentation during design and construction.
• Resolve complex design, construction, and stakeholder issues to support project success.
• Provide leadership and oversight for one or more project management teams.
• Support the Deputy Program Manager in program delivery and operational objectives.
• Maintain proactive, consistent communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration among owners, consultants, contractors, and internal team members.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; consideration will be given to candidates with other degrees combined with relevant construction management experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Project Manager within an owner, architecture, engineering, environmental, or construction organization.
• Project management experience that includes direct oversight of consultants and contractors.
• Experience delivering expansion and/or new construction projects through both design and construction phases for projects valued at more than $20 million and at least 50,000 gross square feet.
• Certified General Contractor registration with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP, PgMP, or PfMP) certification.
• Strong knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction processes, building systems and components, construction technologies, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience managing multiple concurrent capital projects within a large program environment.
• Experience supporting public-sector, institutional, higher education, healthcare, aviation, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within structured project controls and reporting environments.
• Proven ability to lead diverse project teams and drive collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting program-level initiatives and strategic project delivery objectives.

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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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.

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.