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At Jacobs, our 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 Senior Construction Project 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 Chicago, IL, you’ll report directly to the Deputy Program Director leading a team of management-level employees on the project. Responsibilities will include providing leadership to a group of Project Managers to successfully deliver a portfolio of projects on time. Relationships with the local Chicagoland design and construction community are a plus.

You’ll be responsible for the management of the project development from conception 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 Senior Construction Project 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 manage the review and approval process for consultant invoices and contractor pay applications and changes orders and coordinate with the Control Manager for proper posting in the reporting program. You’ll review status and monitor variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting.

You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.

* Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture

* 15+ years of related construction project management experience with construction building projects

* 10+ years of experience as a Sr. Construction Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization, including management and oversight of other Construction Project Managers.

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

* Prior experience with K12 Building Construction

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

* Experience in Design/Build contract delivery

* Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

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.