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Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re transforming the aviation industry—designing and delivering world-class airside, landside, and terminal facilities that redefine travel experiences. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager (Aviation) to lead innovative projects in the Southwest Florida Region, with a focus on a new concourse from construction through project close-out.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of dynamic, high-impact projects and work alongside top-tier architects, engineers, and project managers to bring visionary airport infrastructure to life. You’ll be at the forefront of aviation design and construction, managing resources, subconsultants, and teams while ensuring successful project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead transformational aviation projects, coordinating design and construction activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective solutions.
• Strengthen client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor through daily interactions, reporting, and collaboration.
• Drive project success, resolving complex design challenges and mitigating risks to keep projects on track.
• Oversee contract documentation, from technical specifications and cost estimates to permitting and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate across disciplines, working with FAA, DOTs, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver seamless project execution.
• Champion innovation and teamwork, bringing strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to every challenge.
• Contribute to future opportunities, helping position Jacobs for continued success through business development initiatives.
  
  
  

Join Team Jacobs

• Work on exciting aviation projects that enhance infrastructure and elevate passenger experiences.
• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that thrives on problem-solving and innovation.
  
  
  

This is a 100% onsite role in Fort Myers, FL. Hybrid and remote work is not available.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent related discipline
• 5+ years successfully leading design/construction teams on new and/or renovation aviation projects in excess of $5M
• Understanding of LEED certification process
• Understanding of OSHA Safety requirements
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Project Management (PPM), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

109,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

170,000.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $109,000.00 to $170,000.00. 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.