Construction Manager - Healthcare Buildings

Jacobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs in Austin is seeking a Construction Manager- Healthcare Buildings to lead major healthcare projects from concept to turnover, ensuring delivery within schedule and budget while meeting plans, permits, and regulatory requirements.

You will manage site logistics, RFIs, submittals, and changes, coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders to maintain safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design and construction project management in healthcare buildings.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major healthcare construction projects from pre-construction to turnover.
• Maintain onsite presence to track progress and ensure compliance with plans and permits.
• Coordinate inspections and manage RFIs, submittals, and field changes.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Vendor procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

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 designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are shaping our world. We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager- Healthcare Buildings who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at a client site in the Austin area, reporting directly to the Program Manager and working alongside other project managers, you’ll be responsible not only for the overall project delivery, but also for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You’ll manage and provide construction oversight to OARs and resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes and disagreements. As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of a project, but also the material management, schedule, cost, scope and safety of the team. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Program and Project Leadership

• Oversee major healthcare construction projects from pre-construction to final turnover, serving as the primary liaison between stakeholders.
• Oversee daily construction activities to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong onsite presence to track progress, validate work in place, and proactively resolve field issues.
• Support development and review of construction schedules, look-aheads, critical path items, and sequencing strategies.
• Lead site logistics planning, including access/egress, material deliveries, site controls, shutdowns, and operational impacts.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, sequencing, and workmanship; allocate and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, field changes, and technical clarifications to maintain project continuity.
• Validate weekly field progress against the contractor’s schedule and support recovery strategies when delays arise.
• Enforce safety, environmental controls, and all site-specific compliance protocols.
• Conduct regular field walks to verify quality of installation, mock-ups, testing, commissioning, and system readiness.
• Coordinate inspections and compliance activities with City agencies, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Lead and facilitate onsite coordination meetings and maintain strong relationships with contractors, designers, inspectors, and facility stakeholders.
• Provide documentation and reporting support, including daily logs, progress photos, cost/change validation, pay app verification, punch lists, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent combination of healthcare and significant related experience.
• 10+ years of related design and construction project management experience with education or healthcare buildings Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management (GMP/ lump sum), project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Strong working knowledge in vendor procurements, change order negotiation, budget and schedule management, operational governances, client satisfaction and management.
• Willing to relocate to Austin area, Texas

Ideally, You’ll Have

• Multiple Delivery Methods execution Design Bid Build, Design Build, Progressive Design Build, Design Assist and Multi
• Prime Delivery experience
• Large program team leader for at least 5 years, have managed a team of 10 or more and looking To Grow in Your Career.

• 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 $144,600.00 to $170,000.00. 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.

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