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Jacobs · 5 hours ago

Project Manager- Buildings

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $199K/yr

10+ years exp

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical global challenges through innovative solutions. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong project controls capability to oversee complex construction projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while serving as the onsite Owner's Representative.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Responsibilities

Own and manage the full project budget, including forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, and reporting

Lead the management and processing of all change events and change orders - scope validation, cost evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations for approval

Review contractors pay applications, validate progress, and ensure accurate cost alignment with field performance

Serve as the onsite Owner’s Representative overseeing progress, quality, field operations, and compliance

Assist with schedule reviews, look-aheads, and progress validation; support recovery plans when required

Provide clear, accurate, and proactive reporting to the Program Manager and client leadership

Lead regular project meetings including OACs, financial reviews, and risk/challenge discussions

Build strong working relationships with the contractor, design team, inspectors, and client stakeholders

Support Jacobs’ Global Integrated Delivery (GID) collaboration for cost, scheduling, and technical support

Qualification

Project ControlsBudget ManagementCost ControlChange ManagementProject ManagementConstruction ManagementContract ManagementFinancial ControlsSchedule ManagementUnifierProcoreOracleCCM CertificationPMP CertificationCM-Lean CertificationDBIA CertificationPE Certification

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

10+ years of project management and project controls experience supporting complex construction projects—healthcare, research, or similarly regulated facilities preferred

Proven experience owning project budgets, cost controls, forecasts, and change management

Strong knowledge of project delivery methods, contract management, financial controls, construction means and methods, and schedule management

Experience with project management and cost control systems (Unifier, Procore, Oracle, etc.)