Senior Project Manager

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO for full-time salaried/exempt

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide senior-level oversight across multiple capital projects and programs. You will mentor teams, monitor performance, and drive delivery quality from design through closeout while coordinating with district stakeholders and operational departments.

The role requires 12+ years of project delivery, a relevant degree, and a valid driver’s license. Local travel and onsite work are expected in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 12+ years project delivery experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support consistency in project execution standards, reporting practices, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Controls regarding project forecasting, reporting, and operational risk management.
• Review project status, identify delivery risks, and support resolution of escalated issues.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
• Support coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational departments.
• Assist with procurement planning, project initiation, activation coordination, and closeout activities.
• Support executive reporting and operational briefings.
• Promote delivery consistency, documentation quality, and operational accountability across the program.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Mentoring teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

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

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K-12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets.

Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

Candidates are encouraged to identify in their cover letter

• Geographic areas where they are interested in working.
• Whether they are seeking local, regional, or travel-based assignments.
• Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.
• Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

The Senior Project Manager provides senior-level oversight and leadership across multiple projects or major program initiatives, supporting consistent project execution, operational alignment, and quality delivery throughout the capital program lifecycle.

The role focuses on mentoring project teams, monitoring project performance, resolving escalated issues, and supporting successful delivery outcomes across design, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support consistency in project execution standards, reporting practices, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Controls regarding project forecasting, reporting, and operational risk management.
• Review project status, identify delivery risks, and support resolution of escalated issues.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
• Support coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational departments.
• Assist with procurement planning, project initiation, activation coordination, and closeout activities.
• Support executive reporting and operational briefings.
• Promote delivery consistency, documentation quality, and operational accountability across the program.

Program Focus

• Multi-Project Oversight
• Delivery Consistency
• Operational Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Quality Delivery

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 12+ years project delivery
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM, PE, RA

Related Experience

• K-12, Higher Ed, Healthcare

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 $135,000.00 to $190,000.00. 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 June 08, 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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