Construction Manager

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We are currently seeking a Construction Manager to join our Columbus, OH Water team to support the delivery of multiple regional water/wastewater and utility construction projects. As Construction Manager, you will manage the delivery of the construction phase of assigned water/wastewater and/or utility projects on behalf of Jacobs clients; conduct constructability reviews for ongoing designs; lead a team of construction management staff on assigned projects; or serve as the Owner’s Representative for assigned heavy civil water and wastewater construction projects. Your primary responsibility will be reviewing and enforcing construction contract documents, schedules, and budgets on behalf of the Owner and to facilitate the coordination of construction activities with all project stakeholders. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for the client, chair necessary pre-construction, progress, and coordination meetings, and submit progress reports to the client on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with development of Construction Management Procedures Manuals in close coordination with the Jacobs Project Manager and the Owner to establish consistent practices across the entire program.
• Represent Jacobs to clients in a positive, relationship-oriented, solutions-delivery approach by leveraging the broader firm.
• Identify resource shortfalls on assigned projects, bring them to the Project Manager’s attention, and contribute to developing solutions to address client needs and successfully deliver projects.
• Advocate on the client's behalf by actively engaging the firm to address evolving client needs.
• Manage project team’s workload to ensure adequate site coverage necessary to protect client interests.
• Review and file construction inspection team’s daily reports.
• Implement document control workflow and record keeping practices required to maintain project schedule/progress.
• Review third party construction progress reports on behalf of the client to confirm accuracy and proactively identify schedule risks and activities that require advanced coordination or additional resources to support and maintain construction progress.
• Oversee maintenance of CM redline set of drawings reflecting all field changes to date.
• Administer recurring construction progress meetings and coordination meetings on an as needed basis.
• Draft and submit construction progress reports for the client as requested.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and 7+ years of experience delivering water and wastewater, utility, and/or civil construction projects.
• Proficiency in the use of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software required to generate construction progress reports.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented perspective.
• Attention to detail and disciplined time management skills.
• The ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and to react to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven as an excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Keen eye for quality and safety.
• Highly effective written skills and timely documentation of daily activities and reporting of site issues.
• Ability and high degree of proficiency communicating with multiple stakeholders, across multiple sites, and subcontractors routinely.
• Minimum of OSHA 10-hour Construction Training.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Possess experience with implementation of environmental remediation, general construction earthwork activities, and waste management.
• Keen eye for quality control during inspections and subcontractor oversight
• Demonstrated highly effective written skills, timely documenting daily activities and reporting of site issues
• Communication with multiple stakeholders, multiple sites and Subcontractors
• Proven as excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
• OSHA 30-hour construction Training, a plus

This is a full-time position on site that will be required to report to designated field offices Monday through Friday with additional days as required. The position will require Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

110,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

165,000.00

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, 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 $110,000.00 to $165,000.00. 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 April 03, 2026. 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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Locations

City State Country
Columbus	Ohio	United States