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Design Project Manager - Aviation

Jacobs Engineering
Morristown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Project Manager - Aviation position at Jacobs Engineering?

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 At Jacobs, our team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. We are looking for an experienced Design Project Manager. As a key member of the team, you’ll be leading a multidiscipline design team to complete tasks within established schedules, budgets and help advance our business development plan for growth, as well as utilizing your experience to execute project strategies. You will be responsible for overall project delivery on multiple project assignments. You’ll play an integral role in engaging between project client, architect of record, general contractor, among others. Your leadership skills will be key in fostering collaborative communications and building relationships. Primary Responsibilities: Oversees and develops scope, budget and schedules for projects that support the client's needs. Closely interacts with the client regarding the development, implementation, and coordination of complex facilities projects. Directs and supervises staff and project design consultants related to design, functionality, operational feasibility, and regulatory compliance. Coordinates the design, from an airport operational and phasing perspective, with client stakeholders, staff, and tenants. Supervises the preparation of contract documents with a goal of minimizing operational impacts. Liaises with internal and external airport stakeholders during the planning and design phase of each project. Creates presentations and holds project team meetings with stakeholders during the design process, as well as keeps stakeholders updated and informed as the project moves through both the design and construction phase of the project. Coordinates with tenants during construction regarding impacts to their operation and with Authority construction personnel to minimize such operational impacts. Directs and supervises project design consultants in the preparation of design drawings, specifications, cost estimates and schedules. Coordinates and establishes effective working relationships with other client departments. Coordinates with governmental and permitting/code agencies and assists in design administration duties. 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. Here's what you'll need Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Substantial years of experience in program, project, design, and/or construction management functions with at least 5 years of this experience working in similar roles at airports Experience as a client facing Design Project Manager managing multiple disciplines Demonstrated design and project management experience within the Aviation sector Experience leading design teams in a variety of contract types Strong technical background in various disciplines associated with the design of airport facilities Ideally, You’ll Also Have: Master’s degree Professional Registration (PE) Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification #EastPMCM #SouthPMCM #LI-AS1 Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $150,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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.

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000

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