Construction Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Jacobs; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Loveland, CO is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee on-site coordination for water and wastewater infrastructure. You will work with a multi-discipline team to monitor contractor performance, manage project docs, and support scheduling, cost control, and safety compliance.

Travel to project sites across Colorado is required. The role offers growth opportunities within a leading engineering firm and requires 3+ years in related roles, plus a relevant degree or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of construction management, field engineering, inspection, or owner's representative experience on water/wastewater/utility/heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, plans, specifications and safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, clients and project teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite construction management and field coordination for water/wastewater projects.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress and compliance with project requirements.
• Support construction administration including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, and documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare progress reports and documentation.
• Assist with schedule reviews, cost tracking, forecasting and project controls.
• Promote safety, quality and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and document progress.
• Support project closeout, punch list, and commissioning efforts.

Skills

Field coordination

Contractor coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Civil Engineering

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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 helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure that supports thriving communities. We're looking for a Construction Manager to join our team in Loveland, Colorado, supporting a diverse portfolio of municipal and industrial water projects throughout the region.

In this role, you'll work as part of an integrated project delivery team, providing construction management and field coordination support for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks, and related infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional looking to take the next step in their career and gain exposure to increasingly complex projects.

You'll collaborate with clients, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution. Responsibilities include assisting with construction administration, monitoring contractor performance, reviewing schedules, coordinating field activities, tracking project progress, supporting change management processes, and helping ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements. By contributing to project scopes, budgets, schedules, reports, and contract administration activities, you'll help deliver projects that improve essential public infrastructure. Your ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, solve problems, and manage competing priorities will be key to your success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide onsite construction management and field coordination support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare progress reports and meeting documentation.
• Assist with schedule reviews, cost tracking, forecasting, and project controls activities.
• Promote and enforce safety, quality, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and document project progress.
• Support project closeout activities, punch list management, and commissioning efforts.

Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future, both big and small.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of construction management, field engineering, inspection, or owner's representative experience supporting water/wastewater, utility, or heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, clients, and project teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado as needed.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience with municipal water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Experience using construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• OSHA 30 certification.

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Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, and equipment. Longest distance carried approximately 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine motor activities. Occasional reaching above and below shoulder level may be required.

Employees must remain alert to active construction operations and equipment while in the field. Position may require periodic travel, work near construction equipment and machinery, walking on uneven terrain, exposure to dust, fumes, noise, varying weather conditions, and occasional work at elevated locations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required when visiting project sites.

Employees must remain alert to active construction operations and equipment while in the field. Position may require periodic travel, work near construction equipment and machinery, walking on uneven terrain, exposure to dust, fumes, noise, varying weather conditions, and occasional work at elevated locations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required when visiting project sites.

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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 $77,500.00 to $106,500.00. 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 October 22, 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.