Design Project Manager – Defense Contractors

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Desired base office locations to serve our clients’ needs are St. Louis, MO, or Kansas City, MO.

Skills

• Effective, skilled project management techniques
• Leverage project delivery costs
• Add value to the business
• Engage team members on projects
• Collaborate with talented resources throughout Jacobs

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

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.