Construction Manager

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs in Chicago seeks a Construction Management professional to join a collaborative team delivering planning, engineering, design and construction management for critical infrastructure projects.

The role involves developing scopes, budgets, reports, contracts and schedules, while guiding project teams and fostering mentorship. The hybrid work model aligns with company-wide flexibility and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent years in industry experience.
• 10 yrs CM experience. 2 yrs Data Center experience.
• Strong working knowledge of gas piping systems, P&IDs, PFDs, site layout and material take-offs.
• Background in natural gas distribution and transmission work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules.
• Provide motivation and direction to project teams and mentorship opportunities.

Skills

CM experience

Data Center

Gas piping systems

P&IDs

PFDs

Site layout

Material take-offs

Natural gas distribution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Construction Management

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

Join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, design, and construction management project delivery. We are looking for a passionate Construction Management Professional who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

By developing and delivering on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll help our teams achieve our client’s objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You’ll provide motivation and direction to project teams and be surrounded by expert mentorship and mentoring opportunities to help you and your team thrive.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent years in industry experience
• 10 yrs CM experience. 2 yrs Data Center experience.
• Strong working knowledge of gas piping systems, P&IDs, PFDs, site layout and material take-offs
• Background in natural gas distribution and transmission work 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 $134,500.00 to $195,000.00. 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 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.