Senior Construction Manager (LSNA-PA)

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 148,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs in Conshohocken, PA seeks a Senior Construction Management Professional to lead construction projects for life science facilities. You will manage scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules with a collaborative team and focus on delivering client objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in industrial/commercial construction, strong MEP knowledge, LEAN practices, scheduling expertise, and a track record in leading project teams and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in managing construction projects (industrial/commercial)
• Strong knowledge of design, pre-construction, building systems, contract management and project delivery methods
• Experience leading project teams and client relationships
• Familiar with front-end estimate development, project controls and procurement strategies
• Knowledge of scheduling from Level 1 to Level 4 and scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts and schedules
• Lead and manage project teams to achieve client objectives
• Support client interviews, RFP responses and presentations
• Apply LEAN strategies and last planner systems to construction projects
• Utilize 3D technologies (BIM360, Revit) in project delivery

Skills

Project leadership

Contract management

MEP systems knowledge

Scheduling (Primavera)

LEAN construction

BIM360 / Revit

RFP responses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Certifications: CCM/PE/PMP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM360 / Revit

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’re not just building structures. We’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of state of the art life science facilities that are changing our world.

As a Senior Construction Management Professional, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. We’re looking for a passionate Construction Manager Professional for our Conshohocken, PA office, who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

By developing and delivering on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll help our teams achieve our client’s objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You’ll bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the soaring success of our projects.

You have purpose. And at Jacobs, you can live it. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals –all at a single global company.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of experience in managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities. Life Science construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, architectural systems, clean room construction and general building construction & maintenance.
• Proven experience in Project or Group Leadership role with experience in the development and management of a project team.
• Experience in responding to RFP’s, supporting Client interviews & presentations.
• Ability to think through project and site setup and development while in early design phases to support overall project strategy development.
• Strong working knowledge and background in management of front-end estimate development, Project Controls and Procurement strategies and execution.
• Knowledge and familiarity with development of project schedules from Level 1 through Level 4 detail, include use and operation of scheduling software; Primavera (P6), MS Project or other.
• Familiarity with execution construction projects utilizing LEAN strategies and technologies, including Last Planner System, Target Value Delivery, 5S execution, and off-site manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge in construction project sequencing and ability to utilize 3D technologies such as BIM360, REVIT or other.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Familiarity in project commissioning and qualification processes of complex systems and project execution strategies.

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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 $147,500.00 to $245,000.00. 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 27, 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.