Senior Project Manager

About the role

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K-12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets. Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

Candidates are encouraged to identify in their cover letter:

• Geographic areas where they are interested in working, whether local, regional, or travel-based assignments.
• Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.
• Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

The Senior Project Manager provides senior-level oversight and leadership across multiple projects or major program initiatives, supporting consistent project execution, operational alignment, and quality delivery throughout the capital program lifecycle. The role focuses on mentoring project teams, monitoring project performance, resolving escalated issues, and supporting successful delivery outcomes across design, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support consistency in project execution standards, reporting practices, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Controls regarding project forecasting, reporting, and operational risk management.
• Review project status, identify delivery risks, and support resolution of escalated issues.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
• Support coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational departments.
• Assist with procurement planning, project initiation, activation coordination, and closeout activities.
• Support executive reporting and operational briefings.
• Promote delivery consistency, documentation quality, and operational accountability across the program.

Program Focus: Multi-Project Oversight, Delivery Consistency, Operational Coordination, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Coordination, Quality Delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 12+ years project delivery experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM, PE, RA certifications or related experience.
• Experience in K-12, Higher Ed, or Healthcare sectors.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to:

• 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 $135,000.00 to $190,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on June 08, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.