• Construction Manager - Federal Buildings

    Jacobs (Washington, DC)


    At Jacobs, our Federal Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

     

    We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at our client’s site in Denver, CO, you’ll be responsible for the management of a project through completion in accordance with program objectives. You’ll manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements. Your excellent communication skills will be essential as you’ll be client-facing.

     

    As the onsite Construction Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of projects, but also the materials management, budget, schedule, cost, scope development, design and construction contracts and documents, and safety of the team. You'll lead schedule management, address quality issues, resolve contractor claims, and assess risk register to drive proactive action.

     

    • Review and manage contractor submittals, as-built drawings, monthly pay applications, RFIs, and contract modifications

    • Manage construction cost and schedule, providing regular updates to GA's Project Director

    • Support contracts including negotiating modifications/claims and interpreting contract requirements, payment provisions, general conditions, drawings and specifications

    • Lead quality assurance operations and daily construction oversight at the project site through July 31, 2026

    • Conduct daily punch list inspections across all disciplines (architectural, mechanical, electrical) to verify contractor compliance with design specifications, RFIs, and bulletins

    • Coordinate with QC teams to ensure timely remediation of deficiencies per contract standards

    • Extensive experience with classified/secure facility construction, specifically ICD 705 compliance and TEMPEST standards

    • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred

    • Strong background in government construction projects, particularly defense and aerospace facilities

    • 5 to 15 years of construction management experience

     

    Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.