Senior Project Manager - Vertical Buildings (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

PPTO with holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex vertical building projects in Southern California. You will oversee design through construction phases, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to meet scope, budget, and schedule objectives.

You will interface with clients, mentor project teams, and guide risk management, quality, and safety. The role supports business development and requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of PM experience in the AEC industry.
• Proven track record delivering vertical building projects (core & shell, renovations, and TI).
• Experience with life sciences/lab facilities, science and technology buildings, or office TI.
• Proven ability to manage projects through both design and construction phases.
• Experience working directly with general contractors and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of building systems, design coordination, and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of vertical building projects across design and construction phases.
• Serve as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Manage and mentor project teams across architecture, engineering, and consulting disciplines.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies.
• Drive collaboration between design teams and general contractors for constructability.
• Lead construction phase activities including contractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, and issue resolution.
• Facilitate executive-level reporting, stakeholder meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Support business development, including client engagement, proposals, and identifying opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex vertical building projects in Southern California. You will oversee design through construction phases, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to meet scope, budget, and schedule objectives.

You will interface with clients, mentor project teams, and guide risk management, quality, and safety. The role supports business development and requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.