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Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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 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 Program or Regional Manager leading a team of management-level employees on the project. Your focus will be the overview of the General Contractor and the immediate construction of the project procedures and controls. 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 Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of a project, 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 projectchallenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture required
• 10 years of related construction project management experience with construction building projects
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization
• 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

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Prior experience with K12 Building Construction
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

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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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.