Project Manager (Interiors/Small Projects)
About the role
At Jacobs, we’re transforming how people experience the spaces where they live, work, learn, and connect. As part of our Cities & Places Market, you’ll join a team that draws on deep expertise in strategic planning, architecture, design, interiors, engineering, program and construction management, natural sciences, and the arts to deliver best-in-class buildings and bring vibrant communities to life. Our global portfolio spans governments, commercial developers, higher education and healthcare institutions, and industrial clients across both public and private sectors—including specialized consulting in asset management, economics, digital infrastructure, and life sciences.
As we expand our presence in the Boston region, we’re looking for a Project Manager who brings strong experience in interiors, small capital projects, and renovation work. In this role, you’ll lead projects from concept through closeout—ensuring alignment with client goals while driving scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination throughout every stage of delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of interiors and small-scale renovation/tenant improvement projects from planning through project closeout
- Oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and performance metrics to ensure successful project outcomes
- Serve as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and construction partners
- Develop project execution plans, professional services fee estimates, procurement strategies, and design schedules
- Facilitate user group meetings, design reviews, stakeholder workshops, and decision-making sessions
- Manage contract administration, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
- Ensure adherence to Jacobs’ quality and safety standards, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, interviews, and client presentations
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and leadership to early-career team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of project management experience delivering interiors, renovations, tenant improvements, or small-capital projects
- Strong working knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and oversee projects across all phases of planning, design, and construction
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Bluebeam) and familiarity with BIM/REVIT workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional credentials such as Registered Architect, PMP, LEED AP, NCIDQ, or similar
- Experience with corporate interiors, workplace environments, higher education, life sciences, or public-sector clients
- Experience performing work in occupied or operational facilities
- Familiarity with Jacobs processes, quality standards, and delivery methodologies
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience with alternative delivery methods (design–build, CM-at-risk, etc.)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan or 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 $128,200.00 to $176,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schedule
Jacobs empowers employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.