Senior Construction Project Manager - TS Clearance required

Jacobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee design/build and large, complex government real property projects, including mobilization, site prep, fit-out and occupancy.

You will lead the Project Management Team, coordinate with the government agency, architects and contractors, ensure on-time delivery, quality, and safety, and maintain logs and reports throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field.
• 15 years of experience managing multi-faceted projects.
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance required.
• Certifications: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, RA or similar.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex government projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site construction management oversight during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy.
• Leads the Project Management Team; coordinates with government agency, clients, architects and contractors.
• Ensures timeliness, quality of work, and effective change control across multiple projects.
• Develops charters, manages contingency planning, and enforces project management best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, engineering, architecture or related field

TOP SECRET Clearance

Tools

PM Prolog

Newforma

Microsoft Project

Primavera

RS Means

Buzzsaw

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 has an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager – Senior Level supporting our long-term project in Huntsville, Alabama.

Position Description

The Construction Project Manager – Senior Level shall provide project planning support, quality assurance oversight, day-to-day oversight and management, and direct technical support in a management capacity to support facilities projects including, but not limited to, construction, design/build, architecture and engineering, space management, facilities management, real estate, and leasing of large and complex construction projects. The Senior Construction Project Manager shall participate in the design and construction processes and shall have general oversight during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy. General responsibilities include

• Provides on-site construction management oversight during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy
• Provides the leadership, oversight, and overall responsibility for the timeliness, completeness, and quality of multiple construction projects
• Interfaces with clients to define requirements
• Provides general oversight of many of the duties and tasks that must be accomplished in the construction and renovation of government real property
• Able to manage a large multi-faceted project
• Manages the Project Management Team by maintaining a coordinating relationship with the government agency, its clients, as well as, with the architect-engineers, construction contractors and other contractors supporting the government. When required, delegates tasks and provides technical assistance to the team to include subordinate Project Managers-Mid Level or Assistant Construction Project Managers. Responsible for quality of work products and timeliness of delivery by those team members
• Provides deep understanding and knowledge of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and creations of development documents by architects and engineers. Communicates with project team, architects, clients, vendors of the products they are using, and subordinate staff
• Oversees projects, including tracking metrics and updating logs, leads meetings, user needs and schedule are met
• Prepares documentation such as the scope of work, technical reviews, and miscellaneous reports
• Develops charters, acts as a Change Agent Manager, responsible for accountability of project, defines roles and responsibilities, performs project tracking, adopts project management best practices, promotes customer involvement, applies lessons learned from recent projects, promotes good working relationships, enforces effective change control, developing contingency planning and providing recommended solutions, exemplifies project management development and manages project priorities

Here's what you'll need

• An active TOP SECRET Clearance is a requirement for this position
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, engineering, architecture or other related field
• Professional certifications required. Examples include Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Registered Architect (RA), etc
• 15 years of experience managing multi-faceted projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment
• Superior communication and organization development skills
• Experience in managing people. Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams
• Expert in Microsoft Office and industry/project software packages to include but not be limited to latest versions of (PM Prolog, Newforma, Microsoft Project, Primavera, RS Means, Buzz saw or other cloud-based construction management protocols, etc.).

Benefits

• 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 $140,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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 August 25, 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.

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