Senior Project Manager - Cities & Places, Houston, TX

Cities & Places 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.

Your impact

As a Senior Project Manager based out of Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or San Antonio, TX, in our Buildings & Infrastructure practice, you’ll lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects that shape communities across Texas. You’ll bring together multi-disciplinary teams, drive client success, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to Jacobs’ high standards of quality and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of projects from planning and design through construction and closeout
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, building strong, trusted relationships
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk to ensure successful outcomes
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (architecture, engineering, and specialty consultants)
• Drive project execution strategies, staffing plans, and resource allocation
• Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes and ensure compliance with Jacobs standards
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, reporting, and change management
• Support business development, including proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations
• Mentor and develop project managers and junior staff
• Ensure alignment with sustainability goals, safety practices, and regulatory requirements

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 12+ years of experience managing complex A/E or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and projects
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contracts, and delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ideally you’ll also have: 

• Professional licensure (RA, PE, PMP, or CCM) strongly preferred

• Experience in sectors such as commercial, civic, healthcare, higher education, or science & technology
• Familiarity with sustainable design and construction practices (LEED or similar)
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
• Established client relationships in the Austin or Central Texas

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

111,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

187,250.00

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, 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 $111,500.00 to $187,250.00. 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 May 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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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Locations

City State Country
Houston	Texas	United States
San Antonio	Texas	United States
Austin	Texas	United States