Senior Project Manager – Vertical Buildings (SoCal)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and basiclife

401(k) with stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs in California is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in vertical building projects to lead a diverse portfolio across Southern California from design through construction. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, schedules, and risk, while mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships to deliver projects on time and to the highest standards.

The role offers a hybrid work model, access to extensive benefits, and opportunities to support

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project management within the AEC industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering vertical building projects (core & shell, renovations, and tenant improvements).
• Experience with life sciences / laboratory facilities, science and technology buildings, or office TI.
• Proven ability to manage projects through both design and construction phases (not limited to conceptual design).
• Extensive experience working directly with general contractors and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of building systems, design coordination, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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, including coordination across architecture, engineering, and consulting disciplines.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies.
• Drive collaboration between design teams and general contractors, ensuring constructability and efficient execution.
• 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 identification of new opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Mentoring teams

Client relationship building

Education

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

Job description

Jacobs in California is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in vertical building projects to lead a diverse portfolio across Southern California from design through construction. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, schedules, and risk, while mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships to deliver projects on time and to the highest standards.

The role offers a hybrid work model, access to extensive benefits, and opportunities to support