Architectural Project Manager - Top Secret security clearance required

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The Architectural Project Manager is responsible for leading the development of individual projects for a federal client as an owner’s representative. The Architectural Project Manager will coordinate the collection of project requirements across multiple disciplines to include: Facilities, Infrastructure, Security, and IT to ensure holistic project planning is occurring. The PM will maintain command of the requirements and will work collaboratively to develop strategic acquisition approaches and will assist to advance projects thru planning, programming and into execution. The PM will have responsibility for establishing project scopes, cost, and quality objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage design of projects from programming to post-occupancy. Includes building and

maintaining relationships with end user, professional peers, other service providers, and

subject matter experts, etc.

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of design/construction professionals on projects as

assigned, manage communication and customer expectations throughout the entire

project.

• Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing and answering RFIs,

reviewing submittals, producing field reports, walking the site and verifying accuracy and

compliance of construction with drawings, Program of Requirements (POR), Campus

Design Guides and Construction Standards; participate in creation and closeout of punch-

list, and more.

• Interface directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepare scope of work,

project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan

schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

• Identify project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project

qualification process; conducts standard to complex request for proposals; complete bid

analysis; lead evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.

• Apply PM/CM best practices and client processes to design, construction and commissioning stages.

• Perform design reviews and submit comments in required forma.

• Interpret construction documents and certify that work is performed in accordance with the contract.

• Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved

timelines. Report status and variances. Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule

• Prepare blocking and stacking plans, schematic or conceptual designs, and design intent drawings in AutoCAD. Ensure drawings comply with client standards and requirements.

• Prepare detailed scopes of work for new projects or Changes on existing projects.

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction-related field

• 10 years of experience with federal building design and construction projects

• Top Secret security clearance

• Proficiency AutoCAD and Revit

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

180,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

200,000.00

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 $180,000.00 to $200,000.00. 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 May 27, 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Fredericksburg	Virginia	United States
Reston	Virginia	United States
Arlington	Virginia	United States