Senior Construction Manager, Aerospace Manufacturing

Jacobs; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support a major aerospace client on high-profile capital construction programs in the greater Wichita, Kansas area. You’ll provide onsite leadership for multiple mid-to-large-scale facility projects within an active manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, on-schedule delivery, budget control, and collaboration with client stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of facility capital improvement project experience.
• Knowledge of pre-design, pre-construction, and project delivery systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction execution for capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate activities between client stakeholders, designers, contractors, and project teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety, quality, schedule, and contract compliance.
• Conduct site walks, construction meetings, and progress reviews.
• Manage field-related issues, RFIs, change orders, and construction risks.
• Review project schedules, reports, budgets, and contract values.
• Provide oversight of all craft trades and construction activities.
• Support planning and pre-construction efforts through constructability reviews and execution planning.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Construction leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support a major aerospace client on high-profile capital construction programs in the greater Wichita, Kansas area. You’ll provide onsite leadership for multiple mid-to-large-scale facility projects within an active manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, on-schedule delivery, budget control, and collaboration with client stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.