Senior Construction Director (LSNA-Northeast)

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 182,500 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Stock purchase options

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a passionate Senior Construction Director in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves overseeing large-scale projects for our Life Science sector, ensuring technical and commercial compliance.

The successful candidate will have at least 20 years of experience, particularly in biopharma, and strong project management skills. We offer a range of benefits including health insurance and stock purchase options.

The salary range for this position is $182,500 to $295,000, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience as Project or Construction Manager in Biopharma/Life Science.
• Strong project management skills with scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical and commercial aspects of a large EPCM opportunity.
• Responsible for monthly financial reporting and forecasts.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and market Jacobs' services.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client relations

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural/Engineering/Construction Management

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 an passionate Senior Construction Director for our LSNA Northeast area who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. This position will report to the Senior Director of Life Science North America Construction. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and commercial facilities.

As an important team leader, you will participate in the management and will be responsible for the design, coordination, execution and supervision of all technical and commercial aspects of the program including but not limited to Safety, Financial, Technical, ESG and Client Relations. Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will develop and deliver small‑ and large‑scale capital projects. You’ll help others discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role will keep our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. But you’re not just a leader – you’re an achiever.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large EPCM opportunity, responsible for all technical and commercial aspects of the program including but not limited to Safety, Financial, Technical, ESG and Client Relations.
• Responsible for monthly financial reporting requirements and forecasts.
• Initiate / review / approve all scope changes and or additional scope additions by the client.
• Maintain positive relationships with current client as assigned. Inform Operations Manager and Sales Manager of potential opportunities to market Jacobs’ services.
• Encourage the project team to seek opportunities to deliver superior customer value and earn client loyalty.
• Serve as a representative of Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and reviews relative to assigned project.
• Assure that program complies with the contract agreement as well as exercise rigid cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of program to ensure that goals of the individual project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Establish work plan and multi‑disciplinary staffing for the entire program and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Direct and coordinate activities of Site Construction Teams to ensure project progresses on program schedule and within prescribed program budget.
• Develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with client as well as staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural/Engineering/Construction Management or related discipline; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 20 years of experience as Project or Construction Manager preferably in the Biopharma/Life Science Industry.
• Planning, project management, staff management, and business development experience is required.
• Must have strong project management skills and effectively manage scope, schedule, and budgets for large, complex projects.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field, not required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), preferred.

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 $182,500.00 to $295,000.00. 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.