Construction Manager

Construction Manager

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. This position will require relocation to Dunseith, ND. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most creative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and client-focused Construction Manager for the modernization of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE) project in Dunseith, North Dakota. The Construction Manager will work closely with the GSA team during all phases of the project and must also possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions :

Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Experience in preparing written reports, correspondence, and in briefing clients and management personnel.

Successfully understand the fundamentals of current construction contract law and possess the ability to interpret construction contract drawings and specifications and FAR / GSAR clauses.

Understanding construction management procedures, including the ability to understand different project scheduling software (e.g. Prolog Manager, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

Successfully authoring and creating written reports and other documentation.

The Construction Manager should have in depth working knowledge of construction project CPM schedules, and the related details of their use in managing and monitoring large building construction projects and possess working knowledge / capabilities of Kahua.

Experience in conducting inspections to resolve problems on construction projects and briefing Government personnel.

Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including experience in proper installation methods of construction materials.

Ability and experience in the actual inspection of construction materials, workmanship, and installation of systems.

The knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, materials and methods, and industry design standards.

In-depth knowledge of LEED and SITES requirements to help assist the Gateway LPOE Project to become LEED Gold and obtain SITES certification.

The Construction Manager should be responsive to all communication from the GSA project team.

Here's what you'll need :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred

Minimum 10-years of construction management experience

Experience managing projects consisting of major modernization or new construction of a LPOE, campus or facility area, including but not limited to canopies, administration buildings, holding cells, administration offices, visitor and employee parking areas, major utility relocations, and road and paving site work. Project must be greater than $50 million.

Strong working knowledge of building systems / components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, and team building required

GSA experience is highly desirable

US Citizenship required