Project Manager/Project Architect - Cities & Places

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Deferred comp

PPTO (unlimited)

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs in Las Vegas is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Architect to lead multi-discipline design and delivery across aviation, municipal, and other sectors. You will guide client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and shape regional strategy while delivering exceptional projects.

This role requires a Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture, registration, 15+ years of experience, and strong leadership. Travel to client sites and other offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and licensure.
• 15+ years in vertical buildings programs.
• 5+ years in management with direct client contact.
• Proven market connections, especially with Clark County.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with client development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead building design projects with multi-discipline teams.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Strategize growth and regional market presence.
• Negotiate contracts and guide project teams.
• Mentor project team members and manage risk.

Skills

Project management

Architectural design leadership

Client relations

Business development

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

LEED accreditation

NCARB Certificate holder

PMP certification

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 don't settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We're looking for a driven and organized Project Manager/Senior Architect in our Cities & Places market to be located in the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area.

This role is more than project delivery. It is a unique opportunity to help build and expand Jacobs' Cities & Places presence in the Las Vegas market. We are seeking an entrepreneurial leader who is energized by developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, growing market visibility, and helping shape a long-term regional strategy while delivering exceptional projects.

Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners.

As a member of our team, you will lead building design projects consisting of multi-discipline teams. You'll play an integral role in forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, identifying opportunities, assessing risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

You'll help others by guiding them forward, participating in directing growth and strategic planning as part of the Company's management team. You will also help establish and strengthen Jacobs' presence in Southern Nevada through business development, community engagement, and collaboration with regional partners and stakeholders.

As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery teammates.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect
• 15+ years of experience in vertical buildings programs.
• 5+ years of management or leadership involving direct client contact and full responsibility for projects.
• Proven connections in the market and prior experience with Clark county.
• Proven ability to strategize and direct business growth and direction
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated experience developing clients, pursuing new opportunities, or helping grow a market presence.
• Experience leading and mentoring project team members.
• Experience managing large or complex projects across multiple market sectors.
• Ability to travel to other office locations.
• A valid driver's license.

Ideally, you will also have

• Prior project experience in Aviation and/or Municipal.
• LEED accreditation
• NCARB Certificate holder
• PMP certification

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the role across all listed U.S. locations. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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 $105,200.00 to $189,100.00. 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.

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.