Sr Project Manager - Research Lab Construction

Senior Project Manager - Research Lab Construction

At Jacobs, we're not just constructing buildings we're helping our clients push the boundaries of discovery and innovation by delivering highly technical laboratory and research facilities that advance science and improve lives. This key leadership role offers a unique opportunity to manage the planning, design, and renovation of complex laboratory environments. You'll be responsible for delivering projects that meet stringent technical, safety, and quality requirements while fostering collaboration across design, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. Your role is pivotal in ensuring each project's technical performance, schedule, and budget are met. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for the client, leading coordination between architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants to achieve successful outcomes. At Jacobs, we'll support you with everything you need to thrive giving you the tools, resources, and autonomy to lead confidently and make an impact on projects that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of design and construction for advanced laboratory and research facilities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to ensure delivery in accordance with Jacobs' standards of excellence.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the client and all project partners, fostering transparent communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design and construction teams, with a focus on complex MEP systems and lab infrastructure (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, specialty gases, clean utilities, and process piping).
• Review and approve drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications for technical accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Lead risk management and change control processes to maintain alignment between client objectives and project execution.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities to ensure full operational readiness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners to drive repeat success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.