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Design Manager / Architect - Aviation & Buildings
Design Manager / Architect - Aviation & Buildings-March 2024
Houston
Mar 29, 2026
About Design Manager / Architect - Aviation & Buildings

  Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  Your Impact:

  Do you enjoy the challenge of completing complex projects in an active airfield environment as an integral part of a technical team providing multiple clients with innovative, connected and sustainable solutions while also providing best in class client service? At Jacobs-we do as well.

  Our team is in search of an experienced Design Manager to support the planning, design, and construction of new terminal facilities and airfield projects in one of the world’s busiest aviation markets. The TX-OK region includes multi-billion-dollar airport capital redevelopment programs that must be planned and designed so impacts on the existing airport operations do not have adverse impacts on passengers and aircraft.

  You’ll report directly to the TX-OK Aviation Group Lead and will have daily contact with the client, design teams and stakeholders as well as the Jacobs network of Aviation Subject Matter Experts. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the world’s most exciting markets. The selected individual will be based in the TX-OK region, with hybrid work environment between home office, the closest Jacobs office and client-driven travel for projects as required.

  In this role, the Design Manager will preform architectural and engineering tasks, provide excellent client service, manage quality, and perform in a team environment. This role supports our growing TX-OK aviation practice. The Project Manager will:

  Focus on the aviation market at major airports in the Southcentral region

  Lead the ongoing progress of multiple projects, including the coordination of the project with the client, subconsultants, and other outside agencies as needed

  Plan and conduct work requiring evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria

  Use advanced techniques to modify and extend architectural and engineering theories, precepts and practices

  Resolve a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements) and develop resilient solutions

  Build client business opportunities and support project proposal teams

  Supervise the design tasks and drive the ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with the client, City, State, and County officials, and other outside agencies as needed

  Lead, coordinate and review the work of less experienced architects, engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  Responsible for the quality of architectural and engineering work performed, client service, utilization of staff, marketing, office reputation, contract management, billing collection, and project profitability for Aviation projects

  Performs work with the preparation of building design using appropriate federal, state, local or industry standards at both conceptual and final design levels

  Coordination with all complimentary disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), technical preparation and supervision of building design tasks, perform plan quality reviews, participate in value engineering studies

  Maintains positive relationships with current and potential clients

  Represents Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and project interviews

  Reviews plans, prepares, or reviews technical specifications, contract documents, and fee estimates

  Here's What You'll Need:

  Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study

  Licensed as an Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas

  Demonstrable experience working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams (i.e. delegating tasks, mentoring junior engineers, subject-matter expert, etc.)

  Experience managing multiple types of airport projects and large consultant/subconsultant teams: Terminal, landside, airfield from planning/programming to final design, construction, and operations

  Unique Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, AIP Handbook, FAA Reimbursable Agreements, etc.

  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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

  Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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