Project Manager – Customer Owned Energy Systems

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 119,800 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead Customer Owned Energy Systems projects from planning through execution. You will guide multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, partner with senior clients, and apply innovative delivery strategies to create lasting value.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality, forecast costs, and report performance using EVM and related tools, leveraging Jacobs’ global delivery capabilities to drive sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience as Project Engineer/PM delivering Customer Owned Energy Systems or similar.
• Experience managing engineering and design project execution (scope, schedule, budget).
• Strong communication with executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience in project forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Experience in Engineering/Consulting/Design‑Build/EPC/Construction organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex Customer Owned Energy Systems projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource planning.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain executive-level relationships.
• Oversee forecasting, EAC reporting, and Earned Value Management.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Financial forecasting

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Cost control software

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: At Jacobs, we push the boundaries of what's possible to create innovative solutions that improve lives and transform communities. We combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative culture to tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure and energy challenges.

The Opportunity

Our COES team delivers planning, engineering, and design services across the full energy ecosystem, helping clients achieve their operational, resilience, and sustainability goals. Our work includes:

• Utility master planning
• Feasibility studies and business case development
• Central utility plants
• Electrical substations
• Microgrids and distributed energy systems
• Electrical distribution systems
• Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)
• District heating and cooling systems
• Campus and community energy infrastructure

As a Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams through the successful delivery of complex energy projects from planning and design through execution. You'll collaborate with industry-leading technical experts, engage directly with executive-level clients, and help shape the future of customer-owned energy systems.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex Customer Owned Energy Systems projects, managing all aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource management. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, develop and implement project delivery strategies, and proactively address challenges to achieve project objectives. Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, you will build trusted relationships, understand business needs, and provide clear communication to stakeholders, often executive-level leadership. You will oversee project financial performance through forecasting, cost control, Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC) reporting, and Earned Value Management (EVM) practices. In partnership with Jacobs’ Global Integrated Delivery teams, you will leverage global expertise and digital capabilities to deliver innovative, efficient and high‑quality solutions that create lasting value for our clients.

What Makes This Role Exciting

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapidly evolving energy sector, helping clients modernize critical infrastructure and achieve ambitious resilience, sustainability, and decarbonization goals. You’ll lead impactful projects that shape the future of customer-owned energy systems, working alongside industry-leading experts on innovative solutions such as microgrids, thermal energy networks, central utility plants, and electrical distribution systems. As part of a growing market, you’ll collaborate with forward‑thinking clients investing in the next generation of energy infrastructure while expanding your own leadership capabilities within a globally recognized engineering and consulting firm. If you’re energized by solving complex challenges, building strong client partnerships, and delivering projects that create lasting value, this role offers a unique platform to make a meaningful impact and accelerate your career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience serving as a Project Engineer or Project Manager delivering Customer Owned Energy Systems, utility infrastructure, energy, industrial, or similar projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering and design project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing project and client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience in project forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Experience working within Engineering, Consulting, Design‑Build, EPC, or Construction organizations.
• Working knowledge of project risk management and project controls methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer within the United States
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 10+ years of project management experience delivering Customer Owned Energy Systems or related energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading utility master planning efforts.
• Experience with thermal generation and thermal distribution systems.
• Experience with Thermal Energy Networks (TENs).
• Experience with electrical substations, microgrids, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, and design phases.
• Passion for advancing sustainable, resilient, and innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 $119,800.00 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.

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.