Vertical Building PM — Life Sciences & Tech (CA, Hybrid)

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Stock purchase discount

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager for California to lead vertical building projects across life sciences, technology, and commercial sectors. You will coordinate design and construction teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the primary liaison with clients and contractors.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction partners from early design through closeout, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project management within the AEC industry.
• Strong experience with vertical building projects (core & shell, tenant improvements, and renovations).
• Preferred background in life sciences / laboratory facilities and science/technology buildings.
• Office tenant improvements (TI) experience.
• Proven ability to work across design and construction phases.
• Hands-on experience coordinating with general contractors and construction teams.
• Understanding of building systems, design coordination, and construction workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical building projects from design through construction phases
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams to ensure deliverables meet client expectations
• Act as a primary liaison with contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and contractor coordination
• Facilitate design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings
• Contribute to project planning, procurement strategies, and execution planning
• Ensure projects adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Fast-paced delivery

Education

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

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager for California to lead vertical building projects across life sciences, technology, and commercial sectors. You will coordinate design and construction teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the primary liaison with clients and contractors.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction partners from early design through closeout, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a multidisciplinary environment.