Project Manager

Industry

Cities & Places

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.

Your impact

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 s.

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 they are seeking local, regional, or travel-based assignments.

Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.

Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

The Project Manager leads assigned capital projects through all phases of planning, procurement, design, construction, activation, closeout, and warranty. The role serves as the primary day-to-day manager responsible for project execution, stakeholder coordination, schedule progression, budget management, and issue resolution.

The Project Manager maintains accountability for overall project delivery performance while coordinating closely with district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational support teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects through procurement, design, construction, activation, closeout, and warranty.

Coordinate project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations.

Manage project communications and serve as the primary point of coordination for assigned projects.

Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, constraints, and potential impacts.

Coordinate design reviews, permitting, procurement activities, and construction execution.

Support management of contracts, pay applications, change orders, and project reporting.

Coordinate with Program Controls regarding forecasting, reporting, and financial reconciliation activities.

Facilitate coordination between district departments, consultants, contractors, and end users.

Ensure project documentation, regulatory compliance, and operational procedures are maintained.

Support project activation, occupancy planning, turnover, and warranty coordination.

Program Focus

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Coordination

Schedule and Budget Management

Risk Mitigation

Construction Oversight

Activation and Closeout

Operational Accountability

Here's what you'll need

• 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.

• 7+ years project management

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM

Related Experience

• Owner rep, design & construction

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

95,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

145,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

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Locations

City State Country
Nashville	Tennessee	United States
Savannah	Georgia	United States
Miami	Florida	United States
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States
Orlando	Florida	United States
Palm Beach Gardens	Florida	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States