Senior Construction Manager - Federal

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Washington, DC is seeking an onsite Construction Manager for major projects in the Nation’s Capital. You will lead client-focused efforts across design and construction, ensuring cost, schedule, scope, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 10+ years as a responsible-in-charge PM, deep knowledge of building systems, contract management, and project delivery. US citizenship is required; a related engineering/architecture degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as responsible-in-charge Project Manager in engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent client during design and construction focusing on cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
• Facilitate meetings and cross-stakeholder communication using project management control systems.
• Assist in developing scopes and budgets for building projects.
• Evaluate Changes in the Work and mitigate cost/schedule risks.
• Monitor schedule, approve payments, and generate executive-level progress reports.
• Assign and maximize contributions from technical resources.
• Expedite actions and resolve issues arising during design and construction.
• Manage site-based staff in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Team leadership

Building systems knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Architecture background

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape imaginative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most creative talent, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and client-focused onsite Construction Manager for engagement on significant projects in the Nation’s Capital.

Specific tasks may include

• Client representation during building design and construction centered on cost, schedule, scope, and quality management
• Facilitating meetings and communication across multiple stakeholders and utilizing the latest project management control systems
• Assisting in the development scopes and budgets for building projects
• Evaluating potential Changes in the Work and assisting the client with mitigating construction cost and schedule risks
• Monitoring schedule performance, approving payment requisitions, and generating executive-level progress reports
• Assigning and maximizing contributions from technical resources supporting the project
• Expediting actions and actively engaging in resolution of issues arising during design and construction
• Managing site-based staff within a fast-paced work environment.

Here’s what you'll need

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a responsible-in-charge Project Manager in an Engineering or Construction organization required
• Strong working knowledge of building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, and team building required
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture 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 $130,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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