Electrical Construction Project Manager (LSNA-PA/DE)

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious client-focused Electrical Construction Project Manager to grow with our team.

As a Electrical Construction Project Manager Professional out of our Life Science North America (LSNA) group, you’ll have the chance to work on various Life Science projects based out of our Conshohocken, PA office. You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with the project Contractors. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions to the challenges faced everyday on construction projects.

In this position, you’ll ensure that construction projects, at some of the world’s largest life science manufacturer’s, are completed safely, on time, on budget, and exceed the standards and expectations of our clients. A successful construction manager carefully plans and manages the project, communicates exceptionally well with the project team, and tirelessly works to mitigate or resolve project risks that threaten schedule, budget, safety, or quality.

You should be a self-motivated professional with 8 or more years of experience within life science construction project administration and/or engineering.

As an Electrical Construction Project Manager, your duties will include the following:

• Perform onsite activities that will include onsite inspections and walkdowns and may also include construction or field administration tasks.

• Conduct project meetings with contractor and stakeholders.

• Maintain official project documentation files and logs.

• Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications, and other project deliverables, which will support the end of project turnover process.

• Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications and drawings

• Management or support of project financials, including change management processes.

• Management or support of project schedule activity management, including status updates and long range forecasting.

• Complete the project closeout process including the accurate and timely submittal of project records to the client’s satisfaction.

• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor, and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, motivation and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree

• 8+ years of experience in managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities. Life Science construction experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls systems and associated equipment

• Knowledge and experience in Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Building Automation Systems (BAS) and process controls systems

• Knowledge of general construction activity sequencing and execution

• Experience with 3D modeling software and time physically present on active construction projects

• Experience with managing project or scope package budgets

• Experience with the management of a project schedule.

• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing/reporting

• Knowledge of the commissioning and qualification process as it specifically relates to MEP systems

• Working knowledge and background in management of Project Controls and Procurement strategies and day-to-day management.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Working knowledge of design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.

• Advanced knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, architectural systems, clean room knowledge a plus, and general building construction & maintenance

• Knowledge and experience with implementation of LEAN strategies and technologies in project execution, including; Last Planner System (LPS), 5S Construction and off-site manufacturing (OSM) construction.

• Knowledge and familiarity with updating of project schedules from Level 1 thru Level 4 detail, include use and operation of scheduling software; Primavera (P6), MS Project or other.

• Working knowledge in construction project sequencing and ability to utilize 3D technologies such as BIM360, REVIT or other.

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