Federal Design Project Manager
Jacobs · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
Project Management$120k–$187k/yrFull-time
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 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
- Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts
Qualifications
- Design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets
- Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts
Skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Proficiency in project management software
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
- Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
- Seven paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock options