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Senior Construction Manager, Water

$150k - $190k per year

Industry

Water

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.

Your impact

Jacobs’ team seeks a Senior Construction Manager  who wants to make a difference in their community through solving the exciting construction challenges facing Jacobs’ clients. 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, helping to provide construction management services, assisting with constructability reviews and project bid phase development, performing construction site observation, providing construction progress and schedule reviews, and assisting with equipment/facility startups and construction project closeout. 

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 or Diploma in Construction, Civil Engineering, or related construction management or engineering discipline.

  • 15+ years of relevant experience.

  • Knowledge of the use of construction management software such as ProjectSite and BIM software .

  • Strong data analysis and technical problem-solving.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Outgoing and positive attitude, dependable, and committed to meet all assigned project deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, organized, and able to successfully multitask.

Ideally, you'll also have

  • Experience in construction in the water and wastewater industry.
  • Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP), or similar certifications.
  • Proficiency in the use of construction management software such as ProjectSite and  BIM software.

#LI-KS5

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

150,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

190,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $190,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

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Burnaby British Columbia Canada
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