Project Director – Life Sciences

About the Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• Project leadership: Direct large, complex Life Sciences EPCMV projects from initiation through turnover.
• Safety management: Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE procedures and standards.
• Commercial oversight: Lead contract administration, invoicing, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Schedule and delivery: Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with client expectations.
• Client engagement: Build trusted relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and proactive issue resolution.
• Quality assurance: Oversee quality documentation, compliance, and validation requirements.
• Subcontractor management: Manage diverse subcontractor teams across multiple disciplines.
• Project controls: Apply strong project controls to monitor progress, risks, and performance.
• Bid and proposal leadership: Contribute to proposals, tender reviews, and strategic pursuit activities.

About You

Key Accountabilities

• Delivery of complex Life Sciences projects on schedule and within budget
• Expert knowledge of project and construction management
• Strong HSE leadership
• Proficiency in project controls
• Ability to work across multiple contract types
• Skilled subcontractor management
• Excellent client-facing capability

Here's what you'll need:

• Degree qualified in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience delivering EPCMV Biotech/Pharma projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on large scale capital projects
• Strong commercial, contractual, and technical acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

About Company

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