Project Design Lead

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. As a Project Design Lead, you will work on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business, including semiconductor manufacturing and other state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex tool installation design packages, overseeing projects ranging from 15 to over 200 pages in scope.

The Design Lead serves as the central point of coordination across multidisciplinary teams—structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural stakeholders—while acting as the primary interface with clients through frequent, often daily, communication. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective execution, proactively remove roadblocks, and enable design teams to work efficiently. The role requires overseeing 10–15 concurrent tool packages with minimal oversight, conducting field verifications to confirm design accuracy and constructability, and driving progress by identifying solutions even when dependencies fall outside direct control.

Ideal candidates will be located around or open to relocating to Hillsboro, OR.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex tool installation design packages (15–200+ pages).
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural).
• Serve as the primary client interface with frequent, often daily, communication.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Proactively remove roadblocks and enable design teams to work efficiently.
• Oversee 10–15 concurrent tool packages with minimal oversight.
• Conduct field verifications to confirm design accuracy and constructability.
• Drive progress by identifying solutions and advancing workstreams, even when dependencies fall outside direct control.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of semiconductor tool install design experience.
• Experience leading design coordination and construction drawing development.
• Strong client interaction and relationship track record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and scope.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Quickbase.
• Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed teams.
• Innovative mindset that brings new ways of working.
• Team lead experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.
• Passion for buildings and construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $119,800.00 to $164,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on July 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.