General Interest for Construction Managers

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape imaginative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most creative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and curious, client-focused Construction Manager to grow with our team. The candidate will work a hybrid schedule and ideally will be situated near any of our offices in Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Washington, DC.

Our Federal Project Delivery team is growing. We are seeking the CM industry's top talent for exciting new opportunities in emerging markets. Take this opportunity to put your resume on our active watch for future work supporting our Federal team.

Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Leader, this individual may work independently or lead a team of site-based CM staff. In a client-advisory capacity, the CM focuses on facilitation with the A/E and Contractors during execution of one or more projects and is accountable for applying best practices for managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality during construction. Other general duties and responsibilities include

• Client representation during building design and construction centered on cost, schedule, scope, and quality management
• Facilitating meetings and communication across multiple stakeholders and utilizing the latest project management control systems
• Assisting in the development scopes and budgets for building projects
• Evaluating potential Changes in the Work and assisting the client with mitigating construction cost and schedule risks
• Monitoring schedule performance, approving payment requisitions, and generating executive-level progress reports
• Assigning and maximizing contributions from technical resources supporting the project
• Expediting actions and actively engaging in resolution of issues arising during design and construction
• Managing site-based staff within a fast-paced work environment
  
  
  

This position will be assigned to projects in and around the Washington, DC, metro area.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred
• Minimum 5-years of experience as a responsible-in-charge Project Manager in an Engineering or Construction organization required
• Strong working knowledge of building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, and team building required
• US Citizenship