Construction Project Manager – Senior Level

Your impact

Jacobs has an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager supporting an owners rep program for a government client, the location of this project is Harrogate, United Kingdom. This position requires relocation to Harrogate, UK and the project duration is 20 months. This position also requires an active Top Secret clearance and CI Polygraph.

Position Description

The Construction Project Manager – Senior Level shall provide project planning support, quality assurance oversight, day-to-day oversight and management, and direct technical support in a management capacity to support facilities projects including, but not limited to, construction, design/build, architecture and engineering, space management, facilities management, real estate, and leasing of large and complex construction projects. The Senior Construction Project Manager shall participate in the design and construction processes and shall have general oversight during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy. General responsibilities include:

• Work on behalf of and in coordination with the client to ensure the government’s requirements and interests are met.
• Have oversight of the project’s baselines (scope, cost and schedule) as well as safety, quality and commissioning.
• Validate the prepared costs estimates and budgets.
• Review and report to the Government on proposed, plans, sequencing, schedules and methodologies proposed by the clients contractor.
• In collaboration with the Government, work with the clients contractor team to ensure requirements of the contract documents are met.
• Oversee and report on all construction work to the client.
• Collect, compile, document, report and maintain all design and construction documentation on behalf of the client.
• Advise the client on design and construction methodologies to include, but not limited to ensuring latest technology and industry best practices are being used.
• Provide assistance with the coordination of general security requirements, as requested (ex. scheduling escorts, afterhours work processing, etc.).
• Assist the client in validating the project schedule and verifying & monitoring the critical pathway.
• Coordinate all deliveries to the construction site (to include coordination with other Contractors not under this contract).
• Coordinate with the client Project Management Team for all required potential operational impacts with an overall goal of minimizing disruptions.
• Follow local security procedures in order to assist with taking, processing, and managing photographs at the construction site.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction related engineering, construction or industrial technology and a minimum of 10 years construction management experience in the design and build of industrial facilities, or
• Extensive USG experience of at least 10 years will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principals and practices of design-build project management and any associated organizational management systems and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in running $50M+ construction projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction schedules and Critical Pathway Analysis.
• Experience in commissioning large projects.
• TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.

Ideally, You'll also have

• Knowledge of SCIF building construction in accordance with ICD 705.
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification.
• USACE EM 385 or OSHA 510 or equivalent.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), or other advanced certifications.
• Strong electrical background, with experience with generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

Benefits

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

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Additional Information

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 April 30, 2026. 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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