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.

Your impact

We’re looking for a Design Manager to join our collaborative team in Israel and support the delivery of complex semiconductor projects. You’ll lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities, working with engineering, architecture, construction and client teams to develop designs that meet project requirements and can be delivered safely and effectively.

You’ll guide design development from early planning through construction, helping teams coordinate interfaces, manage design schedules and deliver high-quality technical information. You’ll work closely with clients, Jacobs colleagues and external consultants to resolve design issues, manage changes and support the transition from design into construction.

This role also includes involvement during construction, helping address design-related queries, review technical submittals and resolve issues that arise on site. It’s an opportunity to contribute to high-profile semiconductor projects while developing your experience alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across engineering and architectural disciplines
• Coordinate internal design teams, specialist consultants, and client stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions
• Manage design scope, deliverables, interfaces and schedules in line with project requirements
• Facilitate design reviews, identify technical risks and support timely resolution of design issues
• Maintain effective communication between design teams, clients, construction teams and other stakeholders
• Support the development and coordination of design documentation, specifications, estimates and proposals, as required
• Monitor design progress and provide clear updates on status, risks, decisions and required actions
• Support construction-stage activities by responding to design queries, reviewing technical submittals and coordinating design clarifications
• Help ensure design solutions meet applicable codes, standards, quality requirements and Jacobs’ health, safety and environmental expectations
• Promote Jacobs’ policies, procedures and values across project activities
  
  

• A degree in engineering, architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience managing or coordinating design delivery on complex engineering, industrial or construction projects
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage design interfaces, schedules and deliverables
• Experience working with clients, external consultants, suppliers and construction teams
• Understanding of design quality processes, technical reviews and applicable codes and standards
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and Hebrew.
• Ability to work onsite in Kiryat Gat up to five days per week
  
  

• Experience on semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing or other complex industrial projects
• Experience supporting construction-stage design activities
• Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design coordination
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a recognised project or design management qualification