Construction Manager - Buildings

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Your impact

We’re seeking an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager to join our team in Southern California. Someone who can use their vast experience in the industry and apply it to today’s challenges.

As a Construction Manager on our team, you’re not just building structures, helping our clients innovate and grow by executing the construction of their various facilities that are shaping our world.

You will be working out of the client’s site/office in Southern California. You will be reporting directly to the Program Manager and work alongside other Project Managers. You’ll be responsible not only for the overall project delivery, but also for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives.  You will manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements. As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of a project, but also:

• Assist with preparing budgets, validate cost estimates,

• Liaison with Inspection Teams

• Assist with Schedule Updates / Management

• Change Order Review

• Assist with Safety and Environmental Health issues

• Assist with ICRA & ILSM management

• Assist with Field Review of QA & QC of work in place

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, 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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent on the job training)

•10+ years of related construction project management experience with construction building projects

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

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

128,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

176,300.00

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 $128,200.00 to $176,300.00. 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 November 06, 2025. 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
Irvine	California	United States