Design Project Manager - Federal

About the role

Jacobs’ Federal Solutions Building & Infrastructure group is seeking a Project Manager based in Fort Worth, Texas. You will lead design projects with multi‑discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick‑off through construction, primarily supporting DoD, Federal Civilian, and Defense Contractor clients using Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build delivery methods. The role involves effective project management to enhance design solutions, control costs, and add business value while building long‑term client relationships and collaborating with talented resources across Jacobs.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within construction budgets, and in accordance with agreed scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client from project inception to close‑out.
• Develop project proposal fees and scope in coordination with discipline directors and design leads, then lead fee negotiations with the client.
• Facilitate creation of communication plans, ensuring appropriate information exchange among key stakeholders, and conduct status review meetings with project team members and clients throughout execution.
• Determine, monitor, and manage financial project metrics, schedules, and staffing requirements for each project.
• Guide the overall development and quality of project documents, ensuring adherence to the Jacobs Quality Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience as a client‑facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) preferred.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification will be considered.
• Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DoD markets.
• Experience leading design teams on Design‑Build contracts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock awards.
• Hybrid working policy allowing a split between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.