Sr. Construction Manager - Healthcare Buildings

Your impact 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 an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager- Healthcare Buildings who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at a client site in the Austin area, reporting directly to the Program Manager and working alongside other project managers, you’ll be responsible for the overall project delivery and for managing the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You’ll manage and provide construction oversight to OARs and resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes and disagreements. As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll ensure the progress, technical performance, material management, schedule, cost, scope and safety of the team. Program and Project Leadership Oversee major healthcare construction projects from pre‑construction to final turnover, serving as the primary liaison between stakeholders. Oversee daily construction activities to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements. Maintain a strong onsite presence to track progress, validate work in place, and proactively resolve field issues. Support development and review of construction schedules, look‑ahead, critical path items, and sequencing strategies. Lead site logistics planning, including access/egress, material deliveries, site controls, shutdowns, and operational impacts. Monitor contractor performance, manpower, sequencing, and workmanship; escape and drive corrective actions as needed. Review and manage RFIs, submittals, field changes, and technical clarifications to maintain project continuity. Validate weekly field progress against the contractor’s schedule and support recovery strategies when delays arise. Enforce safety, environmental controls, and all site‑specific compliance protocols. Conduct regular field walks to verify quality of installation, mock‑ups, testing, commissioning, and system readiness. Coordinate inspections and compliance activities with City agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction. Lead and facilitate onsite coordination meetings and maintain strong relationships with contractors, designers, inspectors, and facility stakeholders. Provide documentation and reporting support, including daily logs, progress photos, cost/change validation, pay app verification, punch lists, commissioning, and close‑out activities. Here’s what you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent combination of healthcare and significant related experience. 10+ years of related design and construction project management experience with education or healthcare buildings and strong working knowledge of pre‑design, pre‑construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management (GMP/ lump sum), project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building. Strong working knowledge in vendor procurements, change order negotiation, budget and schedule management, operational governance, client satisfaction and management. Willing to relocate to Austin area, Texas. Ideally, You’ll Have Multiple Delivery Methods execution: Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, Design‑Assist and Multi‑Contractor. Prime Delivery experience. Large program team leadership for at least 5 years, having managed a team of 10 or more and looking to grow in your career. Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, helping you care for your well‑being, security, and 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. 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 $144,600.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs