Federal Design Project Manager - Associate

About the role

We’re seeking a Federal Design Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role supports design projects for federal agencies including USACE, NAVFAC, and DoD entities.

Responsibilities

• Affiliate in managing multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring schedule adherence, budget control, and scope compliance.
• Serve as the primary client liaison throughout the project lifecycle with federal agencies.
• Coordinate with discipline directors and design leads to develop project proposals, including scope and fee definition.
• Participate in fee negotiations and proposal development under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Help facilitate communication plans to ensure effective information exchange among stakeholders.
• Organize and support status review meetings with internal teams and clients during project execution.
• Maintain project financial metrics, staffing needs, and schedules, providing updates and insights to the Project Manager.
• Contribute to the development and quality assurance of project documentation in accordance with Jacobs' Quality Program.
• During the construction phase, facilitate and assist in routing RFIs and submittals to the design team, assist in reviewing change orders.
• Attend and assist in tracking construction progress and issues during weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
• Experience as a client-facing Assistant Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines or comparable experience
• 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
• Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management software

Skills

• Project Management
• Client Liaison
• Design Team Leadership
• Proposal Development
• Communication Planning
• Financial Metrics Management
• Documentation Quality Assurance
• Construction Coordination

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company Stock Purchase
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Merit Increases
• Performance Discretionary Bonus
• Stock Options

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $92,100.00 to $130,000.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.