Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager who thrives at keeping people in sync and bringing creative solutions to projects' unique challenges. Join our Program team in Savannah, Georgia managing a large-scale K12 Capital Construction Program.

This exciting and engaging program will utilize your Project Management knowledge and skills to design and construct crucially important schools which will educate the next generation of American students. At Jacobs, you'll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as working directly with the Contractors and Architects. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living.

As the onsite Owners Representative, you'll be responsible for all aspects of project success, including ensuring the progress and technical performance of a project, contract management, project scope, schedule, and budget, change management, project governance, and successful turnover to the client. You'll be responsible not only for the overall project delivery, but also for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You'll manage project team members, provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related issues, play an integral role in mentoring staff, form long-term relationships with clients, contribute to program strategy development, and support program leadership.

Your role keeps our company connected and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.

Here's what you'll need :

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture

10+ years' experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building / rehabilitation projects

Ability to manage the multiple projects concurrently, display leadership and resolve critical issues pertinent to the project and client

Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems / components and technology

Ideally, you'll also have :

Prior experience with K-12 building construction and / or other public projects and large programs

Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license / certification

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 $130,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 October 21, 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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Locations :

City : Savannah, State : Georgia, Country : United States

City : Atlanta, State : Georgia, Country : United States