Construction Manager- Transportation

Industry

Transportation

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 exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to assist in the delivery of the WSDOT Olympic Region fish passage program. The fish passage program is removing barriers for fish and provides critical infrastructure to connect fish habitat and aid in fish recovery. The Construction Manager will assist in leading a construction administration team responsible for the delivery of design build fish passage projects. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contract requirements, and quality standards.

You'll play a critical role in completion of these construction projects while fostering collaboration across stakeholders and ensuring transparency and accountability in project delivery. You will also serve as a key representative of WSDOT to contractors, local agencies, elected officials, and the public. This position requires close coordination and cooperation with region staff and support groups, HQ, local agencies, Tribes, and project stakeholders to accomplish organizational goals and expectations. This position will provide staff with a balanced workplace, promoting training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership. Your work will be pivotal in meeting the goals of this agency.

In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight for a field office responsible for delivering design-build transportation projects. You will coordinate closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders while also supporting staff development and operational excellence. Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will

• This will be an on-site role at either the Port Angeles, Tacoma, Port Orchard, or Lacey WSDOT office.
• Assist the WSDOT Project Engineer in providing leadership, management, and oversight to a construction office while assuming limited authority of the Project Engineer in their absence.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and with appropriate quality measures to meet contract requirements and maintainability standards.
• Review and recommend approval of schedules, change orders, and pay estimates, including progress and final estimates.
• Review and approve Inspector's Daily Reports, Field Note Records and construction diaries.
• Prepare, review, and recommend approval for all change orders.
• Receive and document approval from the executing authority to proceed with changed work prior to issuing a change order.
• Support Field Engineer on request for information (RFI) responses during construction.
• Coordinate and lead preconstruction conferences and pre-activity meetings.
• Perform initial review of contract submittals for approval and coordinate with WSDOT Headquarters divisions as required for submittal review. Provide recommendations for final review by the WSDOT Project Engineer or other Engineer of Record.
• Resolve any quality and nonconformance issues escalated by the Field Engineer/Office Engineer. When issues cannot be solved at this level, escalate questions as needed to the WSDOT Project Engineer.
• Prepare draft Prime Contractor Performance Report in accordance with WSDOT's Prime Contractor Performance Report Manual.
• Support WSDOT outreach efforts during construction.
• Review and approve all Job Hazard Analysis developed by the Field Engineer.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree (Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.) Relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 15+ years of proven experience in Construction Management working on transportation projects.
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans, and specifications; associated safety requirements.
• Proven success managing large teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Construction Contract Management & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to oversee large-scale transportation construction contracts exceeding $50 million, including supervision of staff and successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Civil Engineering Expertise: Working knowledge of transportation engineering design and construction principles, including the ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near or on a construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

130,400.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

228,200.00

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 a 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 $130,400.00 to $228,200.00. 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 November 13, 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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