Construction Manager; LSNA-NC)

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 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.

As a Construction Management Professional out of our Life Science North America (LSNA) group, you’ll have the chance to work on various Life Science projects based out of our Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina client location. You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with the project Contractors. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions to the challenges faced everyday on construction projects.

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 5 or more years of experience within life science construction project administration and/or engineering preferably.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of all construction activities on site.
• Manage project safety, quality, schedule, and construction performance.
• Lead and coordinate multi-discipline construction contractors and field personnel.
• Serve as the primary construction point of contact for the client's project management team.
• Interface closely with engineering, procurement, commercial, and operations stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Drive construction planning, sequencing, work packaging, site logistics, and execution strategies.
• Identify and resolve field issues, risks, and interface challenges in a proactive manner.
• Provide regular progress reporting and support project controls, forecasting, and change management activities.

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 years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience in managing construction projects related to industrial, manufacturing, or life sciences environments. 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…