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Senior Project Manager Buildings (Cities & Places)
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Jacobs
San Diego, CA (In Person)
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Our Cities & Places team partners with clients to deliver high-performance, sustainable buildings that enable innovation across life sciences, technology, and commercial sectors. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in vertical building projects to lead and grow our project portfolio across Southern California. Your Impact As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex building projects from early planning and design through construction and closeout. You'll guide multidisciplinary teams, working closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver projects that meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-facing leadership capacity, has a strong grasp of building design and construction processes, and brings experience delivering projects in life sciences, science & technology, and tenant improvement environments. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of vertical building projects across design and construction phases Serve as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes Manage and mentor project teams, including coordination across architecture, engineering, and consulting disciplines Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies Drive collaboration between design teams and general contractors, ensuring constructability and efficient execution Lead construction phase activities, including contractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, and issue resolution Facilitate executive-level reporting, stakeholder meetings, and decision-making processes Support business development, including client engagement, proposals, and identification of new opportunities Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements 10-15 years of experience in project management within the AEC industry Demonstrated success delivering vertical building projects (core & shell, renovations, and tenant improvements) Strong experience in one or more of the following: Life sciences / laboratory facilities Science and technology buildings Office tenant improvement (TI) Proven ability to manage projects through both design and construction phases (not limited to conceptual design) Extensive experience working directly with general contractors and construction teams Strong understanding of building systems, design coordination, and construction methodologies Ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills