Construction Manager

Jacobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO (U.S.)

Job summary

Jacobs in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Construction Manager (Owners Representative) to manage a large university facilities program. You will ensure project success, monitor field activities, review submittals, coordinate RFIs, and support design and construction teams to deliver safe, compliant facilities on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction/architecture and 10+ years’ experience in large-scale projects, including laboratories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 10+ years' experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale vertical building/rehabilitation projects, preferring higher education and laboratory experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, display leadership and resolve critical issues pertinent to our client and stakeholders, negotiate change orders, review shop drawings and as-builts.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, underground utility work, deep foundations, and site management and deconfliction across a busy campus.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional, and/or Professional Engineer/Architect preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee field activities and monitor contractor progress to ensure technical performance.
• Review design submittals and coordinate answers to RFIs.
• Manage look-ahead schedules, testing/inspection requirements, and equipment needs.
• Lead closeout processes including punches, commissioning, and warranty activities.
• Mentor staff and build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture

Job description

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 not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager who thrives at keeping people in sync and bringing creative solutions to unique challenges. Join our project team in Baton Rouge managing a large program of new facilities on Louisiana State University campus.

This exciting and engaging project will utilize your Construction knowledge and skills to manage and construct crucially important school laboratories and classrooms which will educate the next generation. At Jacobs, you’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as working directly with the Contractors and Architects/Engineers. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living.

As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of project success, including ensuring technical performance of a project and monitoring field activities of contractors, reports on progress of the work, review design submittals, coordinate answers to RFIs, and assist in identification and verification of any required remediation activities for non-conforming work.

You’ll be responsible for construction safety and notifying the Contractor of any observed unsafe practices or conditions. You’ll review look-ahead schedules with contractor’s staff, PM and others to determine upcoming work activities, testing/inspection requirements, equipment needs, coordination requirements, stakeholder permits/approvals, contract conformance, etc. You’ll manage construction through completion (Closeout) in accordance with program contract and Owner’s policies, lead the program manager’s efforts in field quality, including punch list, commissioning, and warranty processes.

You'll manage project team members, provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related issues, play an integral role in mentoring staff, form long-term relationships with clients, contribute to program strategy development, and support program leadership.

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• 10+ years' experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale vertical building/rehabilitation projects, preferring higher education and laboratory experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, display leadership and resolve critical issues pertinent to our client and stakeholders, negotiate change orders, review shop drawings and as-builts.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, underground utility work, deep foundations, and site management and deconfliction across a busy campus.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional, and/or Professional Engineer/Architect preferred

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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 August 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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