Job Description

Transportation 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

Do you enjoy positively impacting air traveler experience by innovating more connected and sustainable solutions? At Jacobs-we do as well. As a Program Manager and vital member of our Aviation team in Baltimore, MD, you’ll be responsible for leading Aviation project design and construction teams for airside, landside and terminal facilities.

Teams could be comprised of professional architects and/or engineers, project managers, designers, etc. In this role you’ll be responsible for the effective delivery of multiple design and construction aviation projects from proposal development through project close-out including the management of resources, subconsultants, tasks and work necessary for successful project delivery. 

You’ll be responsible for developing strong client relations through daily communication, meeting preparation, attendance, documentation, and regular reporting of task and project status. Additionally, you’ll serve as a liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors and design teams including FAA, state DOTS, etc. 

Your leadership expertise will be utilized through mentoring and supervising less experienced engineers and/ or technical support personnel assigned to projects. You’ll be responsible for coordinating all design activities, implementation of client design standards, development of contract documents - drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and equipment sourcing documents, design reviews, value engineering and quality management. 

Additional responsibilities for this role will include: 

• Resolving a variety of complex problems, i.e. conflicting design requirements, determining and meeting design criteria, difficult coordination requirements, etc. 

• Facilitating resolution of issues and mitigation of risks associated with delivery of project designs • Evaluating the progress of designs and/or construction on a regular basis and proactively implement actions to address project design issues and risks (scope, cost and schedule) and capitalize on project opportunities 

• Reviewing plans, schedules and preparing or reviewing technical specifications, contract documents, CPM schedules, technical reports, and estimates 

• Exercising quality control procedures • Reporting schedule, cost, budget metrics, submittal tracking and overall design progress 

• Developing permitting documents for client submission to regulatory agencies 

• Participating in project pursuits by maintaining client relationships, seeking and developing opportunities, identifying teaming partners, developing statements of work and proposals, etc. 

• Providing on-site project and program management support 

The final candidate will be located in or willing to relocate to Baltimore, MD.  This role would require being on site 4/5 days a week. 

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect(RA) Professional Project Management (PPM) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

• Substantial experience leading large multidisciplinary design and construction teams on aviation projects exceeding $20M, including airside, landside, and terminal facilities

• Experience managing multi‑project aviation design portfolios within multi‑year Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs)

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder priorities

• Skilled in developing and maintaining project schedules, cost estimates, risk registers, phasing plans, and other program management tools

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen effectively, synthesize, convey and present complex technical data clearly

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with a focus on proactive issue identification and resolution

• Experience leading interdisciplinary coordination, resolving design conflicts, and facilitating cross‑functional decision‑making

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with airport authorities, airlines, TSA, FAA, local agencies, utilities, and other regulatory or operational partners

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

175,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

250,000.00

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 $175,000.00 to $250,000.00. 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. Job posted on March 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Silver Spring	Maryland	United States
Baltimore	Maryland	United States

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor, Local area, Relocation

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