Senior Project Manager; Architecture Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Design & Architecture

Position: Senior Project Manager (Architecture)

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, we are redefining how communities are planned, designed, and built. As part of our Cities & Places Marke
t, you’ll join a multidisciplinary global team that draws on expertise in strategic planning, architecture, urban design, interiors, engineering, program and construction management, natural sciences, and the arts. Our work spans public and private sectors - including governments, commercial developers, education and healthcare institutions, industrial clients, and emerging markets such as digital infrastructure, life sciences, and asset management. Together, we deliver best in class buildings and bring vibrant, resilient, people-focused communities to life.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong architectural expertise and experience delivering complex projects of a variety of scales and scopes. This role is based in our Boston, MA office, supporting major building programs across the region. You will guide teams through all phases of design and construction - ensuring solutions that support our clients’ missions and create meaningful impact within the communities we serve.

What

You’ll Do

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of large architectural building and interior fit-out projects from concept through occupancy
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across all phases of design and construction
Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring alignment of expectations, clear communication, and strong client satisfaction
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams - including architects, engineers, planners, interior designers, consultants, and construction partners
Oversee design development, technical documentation, regulatory compliance, zoning, and permitting
Develop project execution strategies, fee estimates, staffing plans, work plans, and resource allocations
Facilitate design charrettes, stakeholder workshops, user engagement sessions, and major decision-making processes
Lead contract administration activities including RFIs, submittals, change management, and construction-phase coordination
Ensure adherence to Jacobs’ quality, safety, and risk management standards
Support business development initiatives through proposals, interviews, and client presentations
Mentor and coach early-career professionals supporting the project team

Here’s what you’ll need

Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design
15+ years of experience in the architectural design industry
Including 7+ years of experience managing architectural and/or interior design projects of a variety of sizes and complexity of scope
Strong technical understanding of design, building codes, professional practice requirements, permitting, sustainability practice, and construction processes
Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contracts on complex, multidisciplinary projects
Ability to lead client engagement and facilitate decision-making throughout all project phases
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Bluebeam) and familiarity with BIM/Revit workflows

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

Registered Architect license or similar professional credential
LEED AP or similar sustainability credential
Experience delivering large projects in key sectors including life sciences, commercial development, higher education, office interior fit-out, government/civic, and transportation
Experience with laboratory and/or life science…