Project Manager (LSNA-NC-1)

At Jacobs, we're challenging 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About the role

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures. We’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their advanced manufacturing facilities that are changing our world. As a Project Management Professional, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and EPCM project delivery.

We are looking for a passionate Project Management Professional in Cary, North Carolina who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo. By developing and delivering on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll help our teams achieve our client’s objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You’ll provide leadership, motivation and direction to project teams and be surrounded by expert mentorship and mentoring opportunities to help you and your team thrive. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall management of engineering projects related to industrial, life sciences, and/or commercial facilities.
• Serve as Project Manager on Advanced Technology, Life Science, Chemical, Semiconductor, and Data Center Projects.
• Lead a team to meet Client and Jacobs goals in a fully transparent manner.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules.
• Understand discipline interactions and roles on each project.
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Handle forecasting, project financials, and reporting.
• Develop and lead proposal efforts and manage pursuits for new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Discipline or Construction Management; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 5+ years of experience in overall management of engineering projects related to industrial, life sciences, and/or commercial facilities.
• Experience as a Project Manager on Advanced Technology, Life Science, Chemical, Semiconductor, and Data Center Projects.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).

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) policy 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 $92,100.00 to $158,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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

Job posted on June 10, 2026.