Project Manager - MEP Buildings

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase discount

Deferred compensation options

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

7 paid holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager for a large capital construction program at a client site in Dallas, TX. The role oversees projects from conception through completion, focusing on K-12 and Higher Education with strong MEP discipline integration.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in similar roles, advanced PM skills, and familiarity with owner’s representation, contracts, and technical building systems. Onsite work location emphasizes collaboration with client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in engineering/construction fields.
• 10+ years in managing construction/renovation projects in K-12 and Higher Education with MEP focus.
• Advanced PM skills for highly complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of organizational policies, rules and long-range plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide project development oversight from conception to completion.
• Manage construction oversight and resolve complex issues and disputes.

Skills

MEP discipline knowledge

Owner's representative experience

Advanced PM skills

Corporate compliance & policy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction/Architecture or equivalent

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, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are shaping our world. We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Project Manager- with experience delivering large, complex capital construction programs within K–12, and higher education. The project manager’s background should include project-level oversight of education facilities with individual and cumulative construction values well in excess of $50 million. We are looking for a Project Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at the client site in Dallas, TX you will report directly to the Program Manager and will work alongside other Client project managers and facility operators. You will be responsible for PM capabilities including the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You will manage and provide construction oversight and facilitate resolution to complex construction project related issues, disputes and disagreements.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent experience
• 10+ years' experience in managing construction or renovation projects, in K-12 and Higher Education, with a focus on the MEP discipline.
• Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project components.
• Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short- and long-range strategic building plans.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience in serving as owner’s representative.
• Possess technical competence with disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing works in the construction industry environment
• Understand Contract Documents including Drawings, Specifications and Contracts and provide technical assistance and recommendations for action
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, 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 $121,900.00 to $190,450.00. 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 October 14, 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.

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