Senior Project Manager
About the Role
This unique role combines the responsibilities of Senior Project Manager, Delivery Project Executive (DPE), and Framework Manager (FM), providing opportunities to lead project delivery, support operational excellence, strengthen client relationships, and drive growth across strategic programs.
Working closely with project managers, technical leaders, and operations leadership, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to project teams, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with Jacobs processes. You'll provide delivery oversight, support project governance activities, monitor financial and operational performance, and help resolve project and client challenges.
As a Framework Manager, you'll act as a key interface with clients, supporting forecasting, business planning, opportunity development, and long-term growth strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across project delivery, operational leadership, and business growth while working alongside senior leaders and supporting some of Jacobs' most important client relationships. Safety will be your priority as you contribute to operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance in everything you do.
Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, profitably, and in accordance with Jacobs processes.
- Provide delivery oversight and support project governance activities.
- Monitor financial and operational performance of projects.
- Resolve project and client challenges.
- Act as a key interface with clients, supporting forecasting, business planning, opportunity development, and long-term growth strategies.
- Mentor project teams and support operational excellence.
- Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience leading complex projects, programs, or client portfolios.
- Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, schedules, risk, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring project managers and technical professionals.
- Experience supporting client relationship management, business development, and growth initiatives.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safe project execution and operational excellence.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Professional registration or certification (PE, PG, PMP, or equivalent).
- Experience serving as a Project Executive, Framework Manager, Portfolio Manager, or similar operational leadership role.
- Experience with environmental, remediation, infrastructure, industrial, or government projects.
- Strong understanding of project controls, forecasting, utilization, and gross margin management.
- Proven ability to develop long-term client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan or the 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 $154,700.00 to $225,000.00. 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.