Construction Manager - Transportation

Construction Manager

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.

We're looking for a Construction Manager to be based in the Irvine, CA area who is excited about working on projects supporting our clients' business and business practices. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on construction projects including zero emission bus and bus facility infrastructure projects. You will be expected to be able to work with clients and contractors with the knowledge of construction practices including change management, safety, quality assurance, scheduling, estimating, price negotiations, and oversight of day-to-day activities. By developing and delivering on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you'll help our teams achieve our client's objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future big and small, global, and local.

Here's what you'll need :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 12+ years of proven experience in Construction Management working on County Public Work projects.
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications; associated safety requirements.
• Knowledge of current and upcoming relevant local, regional, state and federal regulations governing design, construction, contracting, environmental, and safety measures
• Experience with projects utilizing alternative project delivery.
• Experience supporting clients on multiple capital projects.
• Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Ideally, you'll also have :

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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $122,500.00 to $200,000.00. 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 September 25, 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.

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Irvine

California

United States