Construction Manager- Wastewater

Overview

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Base pay range: $154,700.00/yr - $241,750.00/yr

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.

What you’ll do

As a Construction Manager in California, you will support the delivery of water and wastewater construction projects. You will oversee a team of onsite support personnel and subcontractors, manage the construction team, project budgets, scheduling, coordination of work, reporting, and lead on-site meetings with staff, subcontractors, and the client in accordance with contract requirements. You’ll be the primary point of contact for the client and responsible for delivering a construction project within the contracted scope, schedule, and budget.

You’ll have the opportunity to help facilitate Jacobs’ strategy and business growth, collaborating with a very skilled team. You will provide technical leadership and oversee all aspects of water infrastructure construction, quality of engineering work, and client satisfaction. You will mentor junior staff and work with Jacobs Client Account Managers and Operations teams to pursue water opportunities in the area, strengthening long-term relationships with water clients in Northern California and supporting proposal and presentation activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff providing infrastructure construction inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities.
• Serve as the infrastructure representative coordinating with the project and design teams, providing leadership and direction through construction, including QA/QC oversight, punch lists, substantial completion checklists, tracking and scheduling of acceptance inspections and commissioning, project close-out and turnover to clients.
• Act as primary client contact for all project-field activities, lead progress meetings, and provide weekly status to client and project managers for infrastructure and related projects.
• Review and provide recommendations on monthly payment applications, change orders, and negotiations.
• Implement schedule, cost, quality, communication, and decision-making tools and processes across the project.
• Support the project management leadership team to establish schedule control, cost control, change management, risk management, and reporting tools.
• Actively manage and report on the status of the construction schedule, quality, and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience in lieu of education.
• 10+ years of experience in construction/management/inspection.
• Knowledge of construction including materials, methods, plans and specifications; and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of California Building Codes.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours to support project needs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving history.

Preferred

• Have or are working towards a professional engineering (PE) certification.
• Have or are working toward a certified construction manager (CCCM) certification.

Benefits and other information

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $154,700.00 to $241,750.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 01, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Additional notes

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