Construction Manager

Industry

Energy

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 don't settle - we're always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We work together and give our best to make a difference in our world.

Do you enjoy the challenge of leading and managing diverse teams and programs in a large infrastructure environment and providing clients with industry-leading innovative, connected, and sustainable solutions? At Jacobs - we do as well!

A key role has emerged in our Program and Project Delivery Services team. We are seeking a Construction Manager who will provide construction site management for all aspects and activities of transmission station and line construction to facilitate project completion within budget, schedule, and scope. You will provide oversight for transmission station and line construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State & Local Regulations. You will provide project quality assurance and quality control oversight to ensure adherence to Engineering specifications and standards. You will also provide progress updates on construction activities and milestones to the project team. Your knowledge will guide impactful projects with a high degree of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction, operational readiness, and asset management services. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and consultants to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets. You'll be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for our large infrastructure and regulated utility clients.

As Construction Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the construction work, and coordination with the Development agreement.
• Strategic Leadership: ensure alignment with Jacobs' business, health and safety, project, and quality management processes.
• Strategic Business Planning: Contribute to business and sales planning activities, assist with growth opportunities and innovation, and ensure successful delivery of assigned projects and programs within financial and quality expectations.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, providing innovative solutions that optimize the uptake of Jacobs 'offerings.
• Compliance and Safety: Maintain accountability for program compliance with Jacobs' standards and policies, ensuring the safety and compliance of the entire project team.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with both Jacobs and client stakeholders at all levels, experience working with JV environments, proactively addressing risks, challenges, and guiding through complex issues.
• Solution Integration: Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities for integrating Jacobs' solutions, including strategic planning, Program Management Office, digital transformation, sustainability & decarbonization, engineering, social value & strategic advisory.

Here's what you'll need

• 8 years' experience with at least 5 years of heavy civil, construction management experience on large scale infrastructure projects transportation projects in a lead role.
• PMP or equivalent will be an asset.
• Education or certification related to construction management will be an asset.
• Experience in executing alternative delivery transportation/construction projects.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

128,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

168,300.00

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 $128,200.00 to $168,300.00. 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 September 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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