Construction Manager

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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.

We are looking to add a Construction Manager to our central Virginia team and our Water business line. We are looking for a highly motivated Construction Manager to work on a variety of water and wastewater projects. This position works under the leadership of our senior construction manager. You’ll work with other Jacobs Construction Managers, Project Managers, Inspectors, and Engineers in addition to the Project Client and Contractors to deliver these projects. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living. You will work with the prime consultant and the Owner to lead construction management on a variety of water and wastewater facility projects in Stafford and Spotsylvania Counties. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

The role is anticipated to include both field inspection for construction services and in-office construction administration tasks. Serving as a key team member on the construction management support team, you will oversee a variety of construction projects, assist with construction project documentation, and support engineering design staff, operations and maintenance staff, and our clients as you engage in projects from concept through construction completion. Our senior construction manager and project/program managers are committed to strong mentorship and providing opportunities to work independently and with peers. You should be a self-motivated professional with a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project while delivering transformative projects for our clients, in our diverse and fast-paced office.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as lead construction manager on some projects while supporting teams in other projects. Supervise all phases of construction (pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction).
• Act as the primary professional in charge of construction management services, ensuring project meets quality, safety, schedule, and cost.
• Work with the senior construction manager as an integral part of the construction team.
• Prepare field observation review reports, change proposals, progress meeting agendas/summaries, verify quality assurance and control implementation, review and recommend pay applications, progress schedule review, assist with claims review and responses, and review submittals while fielding construction-related questions and keeping the owner informed of the project status.
• Conduct site visits to perform construction observation.
• Organize and track construction project performance and documentation to ensure our teams are tracking construction projects properly and maintaining required documentation.
• Review vendor information to assure compliance with specifications.
• Participate with engineering teams in the preparation of reports, studies, and calculations.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in related field
• At least 5 years’ experience of technical inspection work in a construction environment, specifically construction specifications, drawings, and documentation
• Experience in municipal construction or related field
• Experience with multiple trade inspection, construction and estimating
• The physical ability to move around an active construction site
• Excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver results
• Ability to develop interpersonal relationship building, resolve conflicts, and participate in diverse teams
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong data analysis & technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt and learn on the job

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Extensive experience in water and/or wastewater facility construction
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

125,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

160,000.00

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 $125,000.00 to $160,000.00. 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 29, 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
Richmond	Virginia	United States