Ports & Maritime Project Manager (Mid-Senior)

About the Role

Jacobs is looking for a Ports & Maritime Project Manager to help deliver projects that make a lasting impact. Based in Florida with hybrid flexibility, this role offers the chance to partner with a world-class team of engineers, planners, scientists, architects, and technical specialists on projects ranging from local waterfront improvements and resiliency initiatives to major port expansions and nationally significant maritime infrastructure programs.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver a variety of ports, maritime, waterfront, and coastal infrastructure projects throughout Florida and the Southeast.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Jacobs' regional and global network to develop innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project pursuits, strategic growth initiatives, and business development activities within the Ports & Maritime market.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects that enhance port operations, strengthen coastal communities, and improve long-term resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years in consulting with at least 3 years of project or task management experience.
• Experience with the design and design management of waterfront project design.
• Strong grasp of contract documents, technical specifications, and client deliverables.
• Substantial experience in the preparation of technical and cost proposals to deliver winning proposals.
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Florida preferred) or PMP certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex ports, marine, waterfront, and maritime infrastructure projects, including oversight of multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience serving as Project Manager or Project Director for complex maritime projects including container terminals, port expansions, wharves, bulkheads, piers, dredging, cargo facilities, waterfront redevelopment, navigation improvements, and intermodal infrastructure.
• Master's degree in engineering or relevant discipline.
• Experience with cost estimating and construction-phase services.
• Existing client relationships with port authorities and/or other organizations involved in the development of waterfront or coastal resilience projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 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.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $111,500.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This role offers hybrid flexibility, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.