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Federal Design Project Manager

Jacobs

Honolulu, HI
Full Time
Senior
100k-168k
21 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. In the Federal Solutions Building & Infrastructure group, we are comprised of architects, planners, engineers, as well as endless specialty services to support our clients and projects. We are seeking a Project Manager based in Honolulu, HI, to lead design projects involving multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects, primarily supporting federal projects for DoD clients, Federal Civilian, and Defense Contractors, using Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.

Key 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
  • Experience as a client facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines.
  • US Citizenship.

Nice to Have

  • 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.
  • Experience leading design teams in Design-Build contracts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • A 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
  • Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
  • Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
  • Potential eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Working at Jacobs

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 20, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary100k-168k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Jacobs

Website

jacobs.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Honolulu, HI

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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