Senior PMCM Federal Program Manager - Nellis AFB

Jacobs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase at a discount

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Program Construction Manager to lead a large-scale federal Design-Build program near Las Vegas, NV. You will oversee a matrix of engineers, schedulers, estimators, and QA professionals across five or more projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.

The role emphasizes planning, multi-project bidding, design and construction stages over a 5-year program, with on-site leadership and military construction experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience with managing matrixed resources and onsite staff.
• Experience in managing IDIQ task orders for professional services.
• At least 15 years’ experience in construction management and administration of large projects.
• Knowledge of project planning, pre-construction, delivery methods, and building systems.
• Knowledge of Design-Build (DBIA) best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large-scale multi-building Design-Build program with a Federal client.
• Manage CMa tasks through a matrix of SMEs, quality managers, cost estimators, schedulers, and QA professionals.
• Provide team building, CMa staff supervision, project controls, change management, and performance monitoring for multiple projects.

Skills

PM/CM leadership

Matrixed resources

IDIQ task orders

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 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

We are looking for a highly motivated Program and Construction Management (PM/CM) leader with a history of delivering professional services in support of Army and/or, Air Force design and construction projects. You’ll have the chance to work on a large Federal project near Las Vagas, NV where you will lead a large-scale multi-building Design-Build program utilizing your experience working on Government projects. You will manage CMa tasks through a matrix of technical subject matter experts, quality managers, project control specialists, cost estimators, schedulers, and quality assurance professionals. Your duties will include team building, CMa staff supervision, project controls, change management, and performance monitoring, and issue resolution on 5 or more projects running simultaneously. We empower you to deliver the best and boldest solutions to our clients.

Your role as Program Construction Manager includes supervision of top talent with military construction experience, applying CM best practices, and guiding execution by the project delivery team. Your program/project responsibilities will encompass planning, multi-project bidding, design, and construction stages throughout the 5-year program. You bring solid technical skills, a commitment to delivering high-quality work products, and pride of ownership in offering the best services to our clients.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience with managing matrixed resources and onsite staff
• Experience in managing IDIQ task orders for professional services
• At least 15 years’ experience in construction management and administration of large projects
• Knowledge of project planning, pre-construction, delivery methods, and building systems
• Knowledge of Design-Build (DBIA) best practices

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Professional Engineering Registration (PE); CMAA Certification; and/or DBIA certification

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 $200,000.00 to $250,000.00. 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. Job posted on August 21, 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.