Entry-Level Construction Manager

Jacobs; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matches

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO for eligible employees

Seven paid holidays and caregiverLeave

Deferred compensation plan / Executive

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Manager to join our Transportation team in Virginia Beach or Richmond, VA, on projects delivering innovative solutions locally and worldwide.

You will participate in construction management tasks, learn program management and safety protocols, and work with a team to produce reports, manage documents, and coordinate logistics as you develop essential skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project site visits or client meetings.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site inspections to observe how work quality is assessed against standards and specifications
• Assist in tracking project expenses and learn about budget monitoring processes
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and project documentation
• Help manage and update project-related documents and drawings
• Attend project meetings with team members and clients to gain exposure to professional interactions
• Observe and assist in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Learn about and follow on-site safety protocols and procedures
• Help coordinate material deliveries and observe inventory management practices
• Assist in reviewing change orders and RFIs, learning their impact on timelines and budgets
• Study building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Support quality control through inspections and documentation
• Assist in preparing project closeout documentation
• Actively engage in learning opportunities to build construction management skills and knowledge throughout the internship

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related degree

Tools

Excel

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

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Manager to join our Transportation team in either Virginia Beach or Richmond, VA working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of construction management tasks for our Transportation clients. Jacobs' Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM) team ensures successful project delivery by offering comprehensive services such as program planning, design management, construction management, risk management, and facility commissioning.

They also provide tailored specialty services like performance management, safety plan development, logistics planning, and stakeholder coordination to meet client-specific needs.

In this role you will

• Participate in site inspections to observe how work quality is assessed against standards and specifications
• Assist in tracking project expenses and learn about budget monitoring processes
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and project documentation
• Help manage and update project-related documents and drawings
• Attend project meetings with team members and clients to gain exposure to professional interactions
• Observe and assist in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Learn about and follow on-site safety protocols and procedures
• Help coordinate material deliveries and observe inventory management practices
• Assist in reviewing change orders and RFIs, learning their impact on timelines and budgets
• Study building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Support quality control through inspections and documentation
• Assist in preparing project closeout documentation
• Actively engage in learning opportunities to build construction management skills and knowledge throughout the internship

This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. 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.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project site visits or client meetings

Ideally, you will also have

• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 $60,900.00 to $85,000.00. 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 October 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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.