Design Project Manager – Defense Contractors
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About the role
In the Federal Solutions Building & Infrastructure group, we are comprised of architects, planners, engineers, as well as endless specialty services to support our clients and projects. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead Defense Contractor projects such as production facilities for aircraft, ships, and/or rocket motors, and campus buildouts. As a member of the team, you will lead design projects consisting of multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick-off through construction. You will primarily support federal projects for Defense Contractors or Department of Defense and Federal Civilian clients using Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, or other Lean Design-Build delivery methods. Desired base office locations to serve our clients’ needs are St. Louis, MO, or Kansas City, MO.
You’ll lead projects by effective, skilled project management techniques to enhance the design solutions, leverage project delivery costs, and add value to the business. You’ll play an integral role in forming long-term client relationships, engaging team members on projects, and collaborating with talented resources throughout Jacobs.
Responsibilities
- Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within project and construction budgets and in accordance with agreed scope.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the client from beginning to end.
- Develop the project proposal fees and scope by coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget and scope definition to then lead in fee negotiations with the client.
- Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conduct status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.
- Determine, monitor and manage the financial project metrics, schedules and staffing requirements for each project.
- Guide the overall development and quality of the project documents and adherence with Jacobs Quality Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
- Experience as a client facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines
- US Citizenship
Qualifications
- Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred.
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification will be considered
- Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets
- Project management and project execution experience with Defense Industrial Clients
- Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company stock purchase option at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan (eligible employees)
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
- Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
- Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $111,500.00 to $177,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schedule
Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.