Construction Manager

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong. We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager who thrives at keeping people in sync and bringing creative solutions to unique challenges.

Join our project team in Baton Rouge managing a large program of new facilities on Louisiana State University campus. This exciting and engaging project will utilize your Construction knowledge and skills to manage and construct crucially important school laboratories and classrooms which will educate the next generation. At Jacobs, you’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as working directly with the Contractors and Architects/Engineers.

We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living. As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of project success, including ensuring technical performance of a project and monitoring field activities of contractors, reports on progress of the work, review design submittals, coordinate answers to RFIs, and assist in identification and verification of any required remediation activities for non-conforming work.

You’ll be responsible for construction safety and notifying the Contractor of any observed unsafe practices or conditions. You’ll review look-ahead schedules with contractor’s staff, PM and others to determine upcoming work activities, testing/inspection requirements, equipment needs, coordination requirements, stakeholder permits/approvals, contract conformance, etc. You’ll manage construction through completion (Closeout) in accordance with program contract and Owner’s policies, lead the program manager’s efforts in field quality, including punch list, commissioning, and warranty processes.

You'll manage project team members, provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related issues, play an integral role in mentoring staff, form long-term relationships with clients, contribute to program strategy development, and support program leadership. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• 10+ years' experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale vertical building/rehabilitation projects, preferring higher education and laboratory experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, display leadership and resolve critical issues pertinent to our client and stakeholders, negotiate change orders, review shop drawings and as-builts.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, underground utility work, deep foundations, and site management and deconfliction across a busy campus.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional, and/or Professional Engineer/Architect preferred Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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