Sr. Project Manager - Progressive Design-Build Facilities Program

Market National Security & Defense

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Jacobs is currently delivering Owner’s Consultant (OC) Services for a Federal utility client in support of a campus modernization program in Vancouver, WA. This 10-year program includes renovation of the client’s main campus, delivered through task orders under a progressive design-build IDIQ contract. The Sr. Project Manager will oversee the Jacobs team delivering services including owner’s consultant, progressive design-build delivery guidance; design and code compliance review; estimating; third-party commissioning; special inspection and material testing; and construction quality assurance. You will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple facility projects within the program scope, which includes the construction of a new control center (currently underway). Primary responsibilities are the day-to-day administration of the OC contract, management of the OC staff/consultants and contract deliverables, and technical leadership of the Jacobs’ team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Jacobs team delivering OC scope of services for new and ongoing projects.
• Lead the overall OC program strategy, aligning with the client's goals and objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
• Monitoring the program master schedule, budget, and risk management plan.
• Provide procurement strategy guidance to the client.
• Provide guidance on progressive design-build delivery best practices.
• Ensure compliance with the client’s procurement regulations.
• Participate in lessons learned reviews at the program level.
• Support Guaranteed Maximum Price negotiations.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols in compliance with client requirements.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and client sponsors.
• Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects within the program.
• Provide forwarding thinking leadership anticipating the Client’s future needs ensuring Jacobs is poised to support the Client.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 15+ years of experience in project management, with current experience in program management.
• Design-Build project experience.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale facilities projects.
• Federal contract experience.
• Experience negotiating and managing Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts.
• Strong understanding of alternative project delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of progressive design-build methodology and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Procore experience
• Design-Build Professional certification

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum 154,700.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 270,800.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $154,700.00 to $270,800.00. 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 October 20, 2025. 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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