Construction Manager - Rail/Transit (Newark, NJ)

Jacobs; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Company stock

PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior professional to lead major transit project construction, manage scope, budgets and schedules, and keep documentation in a paperless system. The role emphasizes coordination, safety compliance, and maintaining required licenses.

The ideal candidate will have a related degree and experience with design-build transit projects, OSHA standards, and state/federal regulations. Onsite work is anticipated with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction/engineering/architectural or related field.
• Experience in managing construction of major transit projects including design-build.
• Project management scheduling and estimating, technical and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and industry safety standards (OSHA).
• Maintain Roadway Worker Protection, OSHA, and other necessary training.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Run point on work scope, budgets, estimating and schedules.
• Manage construction of major transit projects within a paperless environment with electronic documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and licensing requirements.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Estimating

Coordination

Safety standards

Education

Degree in construction/engineering/architectural

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

Do you have an appreciation and expertise in managing the construction of major transit projects? If so, we’ve been looking for you!

You’ll run point on work scope, budgets, estimating and schedules while working within a "paperless" environment as all project documentation will be maintained and stored in electronic fashion.

Here’s what you’ll need

• A degree preferably in construction/engineering/architectural or related major. Experience may be utilized in lieu of a relevant degree.
• Experience in managing construction of major transit projects, including design-build projects.
• Project management scheduling and estimating, technical and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and industry safety standards (i.e., OSHA.).
• Maintain Roadway Worker Protection, OSHA, and other necessary training during the Project.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License throughout the life of the Project.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• New York or New Jersey PE, RA, or CCM is preferred but not required.

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 $175,000.00 to $225,000.00. 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.

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