Construction Manager; LSNA-NC​/VA

Position: Construction Manager (LSNA-NC/VA)
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious client-focused Construction Manager to grow with our team at our Cary, NC/Elkton VA location.

In this position, you'll ensure that construction projects, at some of the world's largest life science manufacturer's, are completed safely, on time, on budget, and exceed the standards and expectations of our clients.  A successful construction manager carefully plans and manages the project, communicates exceptionally well with the project team, and tirelessly works to mitigate or resolve project risks that threaten schedule, budget, safety, or quality.

You should be a self-motivated professional with 8 or more years of experience within life science construction project administration and/or engineering.

As a Construction Manager, your duties will include the following:

-    Perform onsite activities that will include onsite inspections and walkdowns and may also include construction or field administration tasks.

-    Conduct project meetings with contractor and stakeholders.

-    Maintain official project documentation files and logs.

-    Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications, and other project deliverables, which will support the end of project turnover process.

-    Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications and drawings

-    Management or support of project financials, including change management processes.

-    Management or support of project schedule activity management, including status updates and long range forecasting.

-    Complete the project closeout process including the accurate and timely submittal of project records to the client's satisfaction.

-    Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor, and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.

-    Ensure a safe working environment in which everyone demonstrates their commitment to the "0" incident philosophy and follows Client and Jacobs safe work rules and OSHA standards.

-    Fully understand subcontract scope of work, performance conditions, terms, exclusions, bid pricing, structure of agreement, schedule, participant responsibilities, warranties, rework, insurance, errors, change management.

-    Monitor Subcontractors work ensuring it is performed in compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

-    Monitors Subcontractors methods, productivity and manpower versus project schedule requirements. Implements remedial action and adjustments as required.

-    Monitors the execution and updating of detailed field work schedules and coordinates Subcontractors as required by the construction schedule and budget.

-    Monitors Subcontractor compliance with all contract terms and conditions during the execution of their work.

-    Executes all field changes to Subcontractor scopes. Confirms the validity of field changes prior to contract adjustments.

-    Coordinates the resolution of all RFI's and field changes with the Field Engineers and Subcontracts Administrator.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, motivation and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

-    Bachelor's Degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree; 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.

-    Knowledge of general construction activity sequencing and execution

- Experience with 3D modeling software and time physically present on active construction projects

- Experience with managing project or scope package budgets

- Experience with the management of a project schedule.

-    Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing/reporting

-    Knowledge of the commissioning and qualification process as it specifically relates to MEP systems

-    Working knowledge and background in management of Project Controls and Procurement strategies and day-to-day management.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

-    Working knowledge of design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.

-    Advanced knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, architectural systems, clean room knowledge a plus, and general building construction & maintenance

-    Knowledge and experience with implementation of LEAN strategies and technologies in project execution, including;
Last Planner System (LPS),…