Sr. Project Manager - Ports & Maritime

Overview

Join to apply for the Sr. Project Manager - Ports & Maritime role  Ports & Maritime team is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in the Virginia Beach area to deliver complex maritime infrastructure development and coastal resilience projects from planning through construction, with exposure to a global portfolio of projects and design resources.

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As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Plan, staff, schedule, and budget projects while ensuring quality of work product and safety.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, internal support staff, and subject matter experts.
• Manage project financials, delivery, and client relationships.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, planners, architects, and scientists to deliver complex projects in the Hampton Roads region and beyond.
• Assist in local marketing and business development, track future project opportunities, lead proposal preparation, and participate in interviews and presentations.
• Support growth of Jacobs Ports and Maritime practice in Virginia and beyond.

Potentially located in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Reston or Hampton, VA, as well as Baltimore or Silver Spring, MD. Role requires significant in-person collaboration with the Ports & Maritime team and client base in the Virginia Beach area. Relocation assistance may be provided.

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering
• At least 12 years of experience in management of waterfront infrastructure projects
• Experience in design and design management of waterfront projects and facilities
• Ability to work with local and remote multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects and proposals
• Ability to manage contract documents, design basis, technical specifications, and other client deliverables
• Experience in preparing technical and cost proposals to win projects
• Strong communication skills with clients and stakeholders

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or ability to apply for reciprocity or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with cost estimating and services during construction
• Existing client relationships with port authorities or organizations involved in waterfront or coastal resilience projects

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities to purchase company stock. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full-time salaried employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range is $ to $, with pay determined by location, skills, experience, and education.

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 October 07, 2025. The position will be open for at least 3 days. Jacobs supports a hybrid working policy, allowing a mix of office/project and remote work. If you require recruitment process accommodations, please contact Careers Support.