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.

• 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 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…