Construction Manager- Water

Jacobs; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for the Central Valley (Bakersfield/Visalia) to lead projects from bid to closeout.

You will support the Cal Water Construction Management team, coordinate with clients, contractors and designers, and ensure projects are delivered within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in construction/management/inspection for water/wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, plans and specs; safety requirements.
• Knowledge of California Building Codes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to support project needs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Generate Meeting Minutes
• Review Contractor Submittals
• Generate RFI Documentation
• Review Contractor Change Orders
• Maintain Project Logs
• Maintain As-Builts/Redlines
• Single Point of Contact for Client, Contractor, and Designer
• Start-up, Testing, and Commissioning Support
• Manage projects from Bid to Closeout

Skills

Construction Management

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Flexibility in hours

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

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 transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. As a Construction Manager in Central Valley (Bakersfield/Visalia), you will too.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our Cal Water Construction Management team on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside local leaders, subject matter experts, professional engineers, and designers, gaining exposure to residential water tank sites and so much more.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global, and local.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Generating Meeting Minutes
• Review of Contractor Submittals
• Generate RFI Documentation
• Review of Contractor Change Orders
• Maintaining Project Logs
• Maintaining As-Builts/Redlines
• Single Point of Contact for Client, Contractor, and Designer
• Start-up, Testing, and Commissioning Support
• Manage projects from Bid to Closeout

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in construction/management/inspection for projects with a background in Water/WasteWater
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications; associated safety requirements
• Knowledge of California Building Codes
• Able and willing to work flexible hours to support the Project needs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills
• Have or are working towards an engineer-in-training (EIT) certification
• Have or are working toward a certified construction manager (CCM) certification

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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 $106,000.00 to $145,700.00. 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 24, 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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