Senior Construction Manager

Jacobs • Fort Lauderdale, FL • 1d ago

At Jacobs, we're not just building infrastructure-we're shaping communities. We're seeking a highly experienced and collaborative?Senior Construction Manager to lead the execution of a confidential clients capital improvement program in Davie, Florida. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at managing large teams, and is passionate about delivering high-impact projects that serve the public good.

As the on-site lead, you will oversee the construction of critical community assets such as education facilities, medical centers, and other public-use buildings, managing a workforce of 30-50 staff, ensuring all work aligns with project goals, safety standards, and client expectations.

What you'll do

Serve as the primary lead for all construction activities across multiple vertical infrastructure projects.

Manage and coordinate Construction Managers, Inspectors, and contractors, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, and safety protocols.

Oversee daily site operations, including logistics, inspections, quality control, and safety compliance.

Collaborate closely with the client, Jacobs' project team, and subconsultants to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.

Lead construction progress meetings, prepare reports, and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor and enforce contract compliance, manage change orders, and support claims resolution.

Ensure timely completion of construction milestones and facilitate smooth handover to operations or post-construction teams.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement on-site.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

20+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with a strong focus on vertical infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, municipal buildings).

Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-contractor construction sites.

Strong knowledge of CMAR, Design-Build, and other alternative delivery methods.

Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Deep understanding of construction contracts, permitting, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Ideally, you'll also have

Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Experience with tribal, municipal, or federally funded projects.

Familiarity with community infrastructure development, including public health and education facilities.

Working knowledge of federal compliance requirements and reporting standards.

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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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