Construction Manager

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 engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and client-focused Construction Manager for the modernization of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE) project in Brownsville, Texas.
This position will require relocation to Brownsville, TX
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The Construction Manager will work closely with the GSA team during all phases of the project and must also possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Experience in preparing written reports, correspondence, and in briefing clients and management personnel.
• Successfully understand the fundamentals of current construction contract law and possess the ability to interpret construction contract drawings and Specifications and FAR/GSAR clauses.
• Understanding construction management procedures, including the ability to understand different project scheduling software (e.g. Prolog Manager, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Successfully authoring and creating written reports and other documentation.
• The Construction Manager should have in depth working knowledge of construction project CPM schedules, and the related details of their use in managing and monitoring large building construction projects and possess working knowledge/capabilities of Kahua.
• Experience in conducting inspections to resolve problems on construction projects and briefing Government personnel.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including experience in proper installation methods of construction materials.
• Ability and experience in the actual inspection of construction materials, workmanship, and installation of systems.
• The knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, materials and methods, and industry design standards.
• In-depth knowledge of LEED and SITES requirements to help assist the Gateway LPOE Project to become LEED Gold and obtain SITES certification.
• The Construction Manager should be responsive to all communication from the GSA project team.

Here's what you'll need

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred
• Minimum 10-years of construction management experience
• Experience managing Projects consisting of major modernization or new construction of a LPOE, campus or facility area, including but not limited to canopies, administration buildings, holding cells, administration offices, visitor and employee parking areas, major utility relocations, and road and paving site work. Project must be greater than $50 million.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, and team building required
• GSA experience is highly desirable
• US Citizenship required

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, one floating holiday, 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 $150,000.00 to $170, 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 March 26, 2025. 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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