CCA Manager - Federal

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We’re seeking a Construction Contract Administration Professional to be based in Dallas, TX, responsible for leading construction contract administration services, managing project‑related risks, and supporting project, business, and technical functions throughout construction. You will serve as a key member of the Construction Administration team supporting multi‑discipline projects from bid support through construction and project closeout, primarily for federal clients including the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civilian type contracts, and various Defense Contractors via Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build delivery methods.

The successful candidate will lead projects virtually with some field presence as required.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience administering complex construction contracts, building productive relationships with clients and contractors, identifying project risks, and exercising sound professional judgment while managing responsibilities with moderate supervision.

Experience supporting federal projects for DoD clients, Federal Civilian, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, National Park Service, and various Defense Contractors is strongly preferred.

This position follows a hybrid work model. Employees must work from their assigned Jacobs office, client site, or project site a minimum of two days per week (40% of scheduled work time) when not assigned to project site activities.

• Serve as a key CCA team member for assigned projects, managing construction administration responsibilities while coordinating with clients, contractors, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction‑related activities, including document control, sequencing of work, construction execution, and building systems and architectural/engineering disciplines. Effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse project stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and communicating contractual, cost, quality, schedule, and constructability risks, supporting project teams in implementing mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate project impacts arising from RFIs, submittals, differing site conditions, contractor requests, delays, and change proposals. Support claims avoidance strategies through proactive issue resolution and documentation, assisting teams in mitigating risks before escalation.
• Review, interpret, and apply construction drawings, Division 01 specifications, General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions, technical specifications, agreements, and other contract documents in support of construction‑phase decision making and contract administration activities.
• Establish and maintain project‑specific document control procedures, records management systems, and Construction Information System (CIS) to ensure accurate, complete, and auditable documentation.
• Manage the processing and tracking of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, product data, samples, project correspondence, and other contractual documentation. Monitor review timelines, coordinate stakeholder input, and maintain project logs to support timely decision‑making and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and lead project‑related team meetings and discussions.
• Understand relationships, roles, and responsibilities of the project team related to subcontracts and subcontractors.
• Successfully manage/support multiple construction projects simultaneously within Construction Administration budgets and in accordance with the contracted scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Client’s Construction Manager while building and maintaining productive relationships with Design Managers, End Users, General Contractors, and other stakeholders…