Project Manager – Buildings (Cities & Places)

Jacobs; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager in California to lead vertical building projects in life sciences, technology, and commercial sectors. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors from early design through closeout, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring strong collaboration across design and construction teams.

The role emphasizes multi-disciplinary coordination, quality and safety compliance, and effective stakeholder management in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience in the AEC industry.
• Strong experience with vertical building projects (core & shell, tenant improvements, renovations).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical building projects from design through construction phases.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering teams to meet client expectations.
• Act as liaison with contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Support construction administration tasks including RFIs and submittals.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings.
• Contribute to project planning, procurement strategies, and execution planning.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Vertical building projects

AEC industry experience

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Budget, schedule & risk mgmt

Design coordination

Construction coordination

California market experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

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

Our Cities & Places team brings together architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver innovative, sustainable buildings that support science, technology, and the communities they serve. We’re seeking an Intermediate Project Manager with strong experience in vertical building projects to support our growing portfolio across California.

Your Impact

As an Intermediate Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering complex building projects across the life sciences, advanced technology, and commercial sectors. You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, and construction partners, helping guide projects from early design through construction and closeout.

You’ll be responsible for managing project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring seamless coordination between design teams and contractors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and brings a strong understanding of building design and construction processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vertical building projects from design through construction phases
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams to ensure deliverables meet client expectations
• Act as a primary liaison with contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and contractor coordination
• Facilitate design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings
• Contribute to project planning, procurement strategies, and execution planning
• Ensure projects adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Here's what you'll need

• 5–10 years of experience in project management within the AEC industry
• Strong experience with vertical building projects (core & shell, tenant improvements, and renovations)
• Preferred background in
• Life sciences / laboratory facilities
• Science & technology buildings
• Office tenant improvements (TI)
• Proven ability to work across design and construction phases (not limited to conceptual design)
• Hands-on experience coordinating with general contractors and construction teams
• Solid understanding of building systems, design coordination, and construction workflows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience working in California markets
• Familiarity with local codes, permitting, and construction practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

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 $106,000.00 to $187,150.00. 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.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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.