Healthcare Design Manager

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.

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as well look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As a Healthcare Design Manager in our San Diego, CA client office, you’ll function as a team leader for a major healthcare project and be responsible for design management during the Construction Administration phase. You will coordinate directly with the design team and design assist general contractor and subcontractor trade teams, and be responsible for ensuring the quality of design documentation developed during the CA phase.

You will review RFIs, ACDs and NMAs, as well as submittals as needed, and ensure RFI responses and post-approval documents are complete, accurate, coordinated and constructible. You will work directly with OSHPD’s ACO, RCO, FLSO and DSE. You will manage the implementation of a series of major ACD’s, which are the result of a recent design and constructability review. You will be part of a larger team representing the healthcare system owner that is managing the overall program and may support other aspects of the program as well, as needed by the team.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor or higher degree in Architecture, licensed architect preferred
• 10+ years of experience working in the architecture or planning industry
• Excellent knowledge of all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Experience with OSHPD 1
• Attention to detail, with depth of understanding of contract document coordination and technical aspects of project development.

• Masters degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction

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 $ to $. 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 June 16, 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.