Sr Aviation Project Manager

Transportation 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’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow—helping shape resilient cities, sustainable infrastructure, and mission‑critical environments. Across California, we’re transforming bold ideas into real‑world aviation solutions that elevate communities and the traveler experience.

Your Impact

Are you energized by delivering high‑quality design solutions while building lasting client relationships? At Jacobs, our most impactful leaders are strong seller‑doers—professionals who blend technical excellence with business development, pursuit strategy, and hands‑on project leadership.

As a key member of our California Aviation practice, you’ll drive both the design execution and growth of aviation programs across the region. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading multidisciplinary teams through concept development, detailed design, and construction support for complex airside, landside, and terminal projects.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design leadership, client engagement, and strategic growth . You’ll help expand our aviation footprint across major SoCal airports—including LAX, SFO, SJC, SNA, SAN, ONT, BUR, and LGB—backed by Jacobs’ established statewide aviation team.

In addition to managing project delivery, you’ll play a central role in pursuits, proposals, interviews, and client account planning , contributing directly to our business development strategy. As a seller‑doer, your insights into trends, client needs, and technical approaches will influence how we position Jacobs for long‑term success.

If you want to grow your impact while advancing aviation innovation in California, we’d love to have you as our next Senior Aviation Project Manager .

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 10–15 years of experience delivering aviation design projects
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Demonstrated experience leading design teams and managing large, complex aviation programs (airside, landside, and terminal)
• A strong seller‑doer mindset, including:
  • Client relationship building
  • Pursuit strategy and positioning
  • Proposal and interview leadership
  • assessment and opportunity identification
  • Ability to secure new work and grow existing accounts
• Strong writing and communication skills, particularly for proposals and client‑facing materials
• Ability to travel for client meetings, project work, and pursuits
• Experience delivering successful projects with public agencies such as Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), City and County of San Francisco, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
• A passion for coaching, developing, and mentoring project teams
• A strong focus on quality and long‑term client satisfaction
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

182,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

284,900.00

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 $182,300.00 to $284,900.00. 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 February 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
San Francisco	California	United States
San Diego	California	United States
Irvine	California	United States
Redding	California	United States
Sacramento	California	United States
Los Angeles	California	United States
Los Angeles	California	United States