Project Manager

Jacobs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager in West Palm Beach, Florida, to manage public projects and ensure adherence to schedules, costs, and contracts. This role involves overseeing all budgets, schedules, and quality on multiple $15–20 million projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management, with at least 5 years of project management experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and an unlimited PTO policy.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a project manager in an owner, engineering, environmental or construction organization.
• 10 years experience in a project-related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project delivery on multiple project assignments.
• Manages project development from conception through completion.
• Ensures construction adherence to design requirements.
• Attends Owner–Architect–Contractor meetings to monitor project progress.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction management or architecture

Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or architect license

Job description

Overview

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 are a global leader of Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) services with projects ranging from $1 million to programs that cost up to $10 billion. We deliver award‑winning total Design and/or Construction Management projects for public and private sector clients. From the pre‑construction phase, through complete erection of the project, to the post‑construction and commissioning, we function as an extension of our clients’ goals and aspirations. Project sectors and types include Aviation, Emergency Operations & Data Centers, Healthcare (both Higher Education and K‑12), Hospitality & Entertainment, Correctional & Rehabilitation Facilities, and Research & Development Facilities.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Program Manager or Regional Manager, this position will be part of the client’s program management team and work in their office managing public projects. This will include design and procurement oversight of the project from inception through occupancy. The position is client facing and would serve as the direct contact as one of the owner’s representatives with an emphasis on ensuring schedule, cost, scope, contract compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments
• Manages project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives for multiple simultaneous $15‑20 m projects
• Manages all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects
• Manages the review and approval process for consultant invoices, contractor pay applications and change orders and coordinates with the control manager for proper posting in reporting program
• Creates from client standard contractual documents consultant and contractor Requests for Proposals and Contracts
• Negotiates and uses client standard contractual documents to finalize consultant and contractor proposals and changes
• Ensures construction adherence to design requirements
• Attends assigned Owner–Architect–Contractor meetings to monitor weekly job progress, report to facility end‑users, and resolve project issues; resolves complex design and construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Reviews status and monitors variances of the design and construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Excellent communication skills as this position is client facing
• Organized and has the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast‑paced environment

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, construction management or architecture preferred
• 5 years experience as a project manager in an owner, engineering, environmental or construction organization required
• Project management experience must include direct oversight of design consultants as well as contractors
• 10 years experience in a project‑related technical field required
• Strong working knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE) or architect license/certification preferred

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

Benefits

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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus and stock.

EEO Statement

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.