Senior Project Manager

Jacobs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee K-12 capital programs across the Southeast region. This role demands strong project delivery skills, 12 years of experience, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Key responsibilities include mentoring project teams, monitoring project performance, and ensuring quality delivery. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $190,000, along with comprehensive benefits and an unlimited paid time off policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of project delivery experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Relevant education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Mentor and support project management teams.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder coordination

Risk mitigation

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

On‑Site Requirement

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Benefits

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.

Compensation

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.

EEO Statement

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.