Construction Manager

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Your impact

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 projects’ unique challenges. Join our Program team in Savannah, Georgia managing a large-scale K12 Capital Construction Program.

This exciting and engaging program will utilize your Project Management knowledge and skills to design and construct crucially important schools which will educate the next generation of American students. 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. 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, 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’s supervision 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, 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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture

•10+ years' experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects

• Ability to manage the multiple projects concurrently, display leadership and resolve critical issues pertinent to the project and client

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

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Prior experience with K-12 building construction and/or other public projects and large programs

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

125,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

145,000.00

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 $145,000.00. 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 October 21, 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
Savannah	Georgia	United States