Construction Manager - Transportation Projects

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Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Construction Manager to join our team in Davie, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects, including highway and roadway construction, while working closely with clients and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, utilities, and transit facilities.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contract compliance.
• Lead on-site meetings with staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality assurance, and change management protocols.
• Coordinate with Jacobs management and client representatives to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on select projects.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and team assignments.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in highway or transportation construction management.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience with FDOT standards.
• FDOT certifications
• Proficiency in ProjectSight, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, or willingness to learn.
  
  

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.

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