Construction Project Manager- Buildings

Jacobs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Unlimited PPTO for eligible employees

Stock purchase plan

Deferral Plans

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Aurora, CO. You will report to the Program Manager and lead the delivery from conception through completion, ensuring budget, schedule, and scope alignment while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires daily on-site presence at the client site in Aurora, CO with no hybrid or remote options. A BS in engineering, construction management, or architecture and 5+ years PM experience are essential, along with CCM/PE licensure is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field, construction management, or architecture.
• 5+ years of related construction PM experience on building projects.
• 5+ years as a PM in an engineering, environmental, or construction organization.
• Strong knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems, contract management, and client relations.
• Willing to commute daily to Aurora, CO.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite Owners Representative, ensuring project progress, technical performance, and safety.
• Manage material, schedule, cost, scope, and safety to deliver value and reduce costs.
• Provide effective project management using proven techniques and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and project team from conception through completion.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Schedule management

Cost management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture

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 a collaborative Construction Project Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based in our Aurora, CO site office, reporting directly to the Program Manager and working alongside the project team, 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.

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. You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. You’ll play an integral role in, forming long‑term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

Must be willing to be onsite daily at client site in Aurora, CO. Hybrid/remote schedule are not available.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• 5+ years of related construction project management experience with construction building projects
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Must be willing to commute daily to client site in Aurora, CO

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Prior experience with K12 Building Construction
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

Benefits

• 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 $119,800.00 to $164,800.00. 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 03, 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.

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.