Design Project Manager – Defense ContractorsJacobs Engineering Group Inc. • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Design Project Manager – Defense Contractors
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
À propos
Role Summary We are seeking a
Project Manager
to lead Defense Contractor projects such as production facilities to include aircraft, ships, and rocket motors, and campus buildouts. As a member of our team, you will lead design projects consisting of multi‑discipline teams of engineers and architects from design kick‑off through construction. You will primarily support federal projects for Defense Contractors or Department of Defense and Federal Civilian clients using Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, and other Lean Design‑Build delivery methods.
Responsibilities
Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within project and construction budgets and in accordance with agreed scope.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the client from beginning to end.
Develop the project proposal fees and scope by coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget and scope definition to then lead in fee negotiations with the client.
Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conduct status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.
Determine, monitor and manage: financial project metrics, schedules and staffing requirements for each project.
Guide the overall development and quality of the project documents and adherence with Jacobs Quality Program.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Experience as a client‑facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Registration (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred; Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification will be considered
Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets
Project management and project execution experience with Defense Industrial Clients
Experience leading design teams in Design‑Build contracts
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $119,800.00 to $187,225.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Posting Information Job posted on June 12, 2026. The position will be open for at least 3 days.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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