Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 205,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase option

PPTO/paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Chicago to support a multi-billion-dollar airport Redevelopment Program. You will manage design consultants, coordinate with the client and CMAR, and oversee risk, cost, schedule, and QA/QC across the design and construction lifecycle.

The role requires 15+ years in project management on large-scale aviation projects, CMAR experience, and a willingness to work onsite full-time at O’Hare. Compensation ranges from $205,000 to $265,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• 15+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Owner’s Representative on projects with a minimum construction value of $500 Million
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Experience working on Aviation project management teams delivering major facilities, specifically terminal building projects
• Experience with CMAR projects
• Demonstrated experience leading vertical design and construction projects
• Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
• Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team

Responsibilities

• Manage and track project level scope of work, risk, cost, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and environmental (design and construction)
• Manage project Value Engineering activities and provide oversight and contribution to ongoing planning, design, and construction activities
• Provide input on project delivery methods, contract activities, and project execution plan
• Interface the project with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team
• Facilitate resolution of technical and contractual issues (design and construction)
• Manage the designers and CMAR contracts including contract negotiations
• Monitor and report on progress and issues affecting the assigned projects and presents details of various phases of the assigned projects to the Client
• Recommend resources and priorities to Client needed to support assigned projects while monitoring application of QA/QC standards and the design review process
• Complete miscellaneous technical reviews and scope development
• Review work product for completeness, quality, timeliness and designs for adequacy and unambiguous information while providing input to and support design decision tracking database

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

On-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction

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

Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program. The redevelopment will occur in the middle of an active airport and the existing terminal and concourses will remain operational while the new facility is built in place in a phased approach. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team.

Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Director, your responsibilities will include management of the design team’s appointed Consultants, partnering with representatives from the client, management of the appointed Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR). Stakeholder coordination with CDA departments, interface management, design and construction oversight, reporting, problem solving, risk assessments and preparation of presentation material, providing day-to-day project and technical management of activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track project level scope of work, risk, cost, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and environmental (design and construction)
• Manage project Value Engineering activities and provide oversight and contribution to ongoing planning, design, and construction activities
• Provide input on project delivery methods, contract activities, and project execution plan
• Interface the project with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team.
• Facilitate resolution of technical and contractual issues (design and construction)
• Manage the designers and CMAR contracts including contract negotiations.
• Monitor and report on progress and issues affecting the assigned projects and presents details of various phases of the assigned projects to the Client
• Recommend resources and priorities to Client needed to support assigned projects while monitoring application of QA/QC standards and the design review process
• Complete miscellaneous technical reviews and scope development.
• Review work product for completeness, quality, timeliness and designs for adequacy and unambiguous information while providing input to and support design decision tracking database.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• 15+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Owner’s Representative on projects with a minimum construction value of $500 Million
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Experience working on Aviation project management teams delivering major facilities, specifically terminal building projects
• Experience with CMAR projects
• Demonstrated experience leading vertical design and construction projects
• Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
• Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with alternate delivery contracts
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, PMP, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 $205,000.00 to $265,000.00. 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 26, 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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