Design - Build Construction Manager - Defcon

Jacobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Design-Build Construction Manager to lead field operations on large capital projects across the US. You will oversee the General Contractor, manage construction, commissioning, and closeout, and drive schedule performance with a team of engineers, PMs, and contractors.

You will work onsite with travel up to 75%, ensuring safety and quality while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of construction/administration experience on large projects.
• Experience managing firm-fixed-price projects.
• Knowledge of project planning, delivery methods, and building systems.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• CMAA and/or DBIA certifications are a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contractors; supervise field operations and turnover to clients.
• Manage construction, commissioning, and closeout activities across projects.
• Track and optimize project schedules; coordinate with GC and design teams.
• Facilitate coordination meetings; minimize risks and resolve field issues.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery per contract.

Skills

Firm-fixed-price proj mgmt

CPM scheduling

Cloud-based project controls

Travel readiness 75%

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

CPM Scheduling software

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

We are looking for a highly motivated, client-focused Design-Build Construction Manager. You’ll have the chance to work on large capital projects across the US. These exciting and engaging large‑scale building projects will utilize your Design‑Build expertise to help ensure safe and efficient delivery. You’ll work with the best engineers, construction managers, and contractors in the business. You will also gain experience working closely with technical subject matter experts, project control specialists, and some of the best digital delivery professionals in the industry. We empower you to deliver the best and boldest solutions to our clients. You will be responsible for overseeing and management of contractors; overseeing construction, commissioning, and closeout; managing and tracking project schedules; and ensuring final acceptance and turnover of projects to clients. As Jacobs’ Design‑Build Construction Manager, you will be responsible for all field operations, including oversight of a General Contractor, in the execution of projects for which Jacobs is the Designer of Record and Jacobs holds the Prime Contract for Design and Construction. With the support of Quality and Safety professionals, you will work closely with the General Contractor to ensure that our projects are delivered safely on time and in accordance with quality standards. During construction, your critical thinking will be applied to leverage the skills of our technical and construction specialists to resolve problems surfacing in the field. Your leadership during construction will include team supervision, facilitating construction coordination meetings, and driving the team’s actions toward minimizing risks and resolving construction issues. This role is a 100% on site role and may require extended travel to locations throughout the US, depending upon location of projects. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multitasking 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

• Experience managing firm‑fixed‑price projects.
• Basic Computer skills and fluency in use of cloud‑based Project Controls platforms for Documents management, RFI’s, Daily Reports, etc.
• At least 10 years of experience in construction and administration of large projects.
• Knowledge of project planning, pre‑construction, delivery methods, and building systems
• Working knowledge of CPM Scheduling software
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites up to 75 %
• Ideally, you'll also have
• CMAA Certification; and/or DBIA certification.
• Experience delivering Design‑Build project(s).
• OSHA 30
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Construction Management or Engineering.

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 $160,000.00 to $190,000.00. 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. Job posted on September 04, 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.