Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Construction Manager

Jacobs Solutions - Fort Campbell, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fort Campbell, KY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Construction Manager at Jacobs will oversee multiple medium-sized construction projects within the Water and Wastewater Utility Program, specifically supporting Federal Projects in Fort Campbell, KY, and Fort Irwin, CA. This role involves managing contractor activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and maintaining quality and safety standards throughout the construction process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities of multiple contractors engaged in construction of new and repair and replacement of existing water distribution, sewer collection, and water and wastewater treatment system components.
• Serve as the liaison between contractor, designers, inspectors, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, decision making, and problem solving.
• Ensure timely delivery of construction projects and components within budget in accordance with approved construction and engineering specifications, policies, practices, and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with company/program policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments.
• Conduct day-to-day construction management activities including review and approval of payment applications, review and negotiate change orders, conduct coordination meetings, ensure accurate and timely reporting, perform schedule and cost control, and manage phased acceptance of work products.
• Oversee and provide guidance and assistance to construction inspection staff; personally conduct construction inspection activities if needed.
• Ensure thorough inspection of construction material, workmanship, documentation, and practices to ensure they meet technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Ensure thorough and accurate daily record of activities, progress, and issues.
• Help investigate, document, and report existing site conditions to facilitate project execution.
• Conduct constructability review and provide feedback to the engineering team during project design phase.
• Communicate effectively relevant project information to geographically dispersed project teams.
• Travel as needed to perform these duties.

Requirements

• Ten+ years of experience managing civil construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, verbally in-person, over teleconference, and in writing.
• Knowledgeable in Earned Value Management.
• Knowledgeable in OHSA safety regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Physical ability to walk construction sites and work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or technology related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Experience with municipal water and wastewater construction or operation.
• Previous experience with Federal funded projects.