Jobs at Jacobs in United States, Birmingham

Construction Contract Administration (CCA) Manager / Project Manager

We’re seeking a Construction Contract Administration Project Manager to be based in Huntsville, Al (Redstone Arsenal), responsible for administering construction documentation, and a variety of management roles in specific project, business, and/or technical functions. As a member of our CCA team, you will lead Construction Administration project consisting of multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects from client bid support through construction to beneficial occupancy and project closeout.. The successful candidate will lead this project on-site (project field presence) as required by project and client needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible and accountable for assigned projects with the ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and interact with others on various platforms.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction related activities (i.e., schedules, document control, sequencing of work), have knowledge of building systems and/or architectural and engineering systems as well as communication skills to work with a variety of differing project representatives and personalities.

• Ability to review, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings, Division 01 specifications, General and Supplemental Conditions, agreements, technical specifications, contract documents, etc. in conjunction with the Design Team.

• Manage the flow of construction-related documents, including input and recording data in a web-based Construction Information System (CIS).

• Organize and maintain project specific CCA procedures manuals, project filing systems, and the document control system within the CIS system and corporate network drive.

• Coordinate and lead project related team meetings and discussions.

• Implement CCA processes in the analysis and review of requests for information (RFIs).

• Process actionable and information only submittals (i.e., shop drawings, product data, samples) for review and other aspects of the project as defined by contract language.

• Implement and maintain logs for recording project documentation.

• Track required deadlines set forth by the contract requirements and send reminder communications to the reviewing parties.

• Understand relationships, roles, and responsibilities of the project team related to subcontracts and subcontractors.

• Coordinate Base access and security requirements.

• When requested, support the Jacobs Design Project Manager with the development of CCA Services [i.e., Post Award Design Services (PADS) and Post Construction Award Services (PCAS)], proposal fees, and scope definition in preparation to lead these services later during construction.

• Successfully manage/support multiple construction projects simultaneously within Construction Contract Administration budgets and in accordance with the contracted scope.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client Construction Manager and Contracting Officer.

• Build and maintain favorable working relationships as the primary contact with Clients’ Design Manager, the Construction Manager, End-User group(s), and General Contractor team members during construction phase activities.

• Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders during construction.

• Monitor and manage financial project metrics, schedules, and staffing needs for the project in Construction Administration services.

• Provide guidance on construction contract administration policies and procedures.

• Confer with project team to discuss and resolve project issues.

• Review, coordinate, and address project related correspondence by the client, design team and/or contractor as applicable to the project requirements set forth by the scope of work (SOW)/Contract.

• Ensure that bid addenda, Government accepted alternates, and negotiation items are incorporated and documented into the project SOW.

• Work closely with the A-E project team ensuring the implementation of design intent of the final approved contract documents during construction.

• Provide the Client and Construction Manager feedback on interpretations of contract documents.

• Review Contractor’s claims to determine their validity, support in the potential change orders (PCO process), and review schedules and/or pay applications/invoices as required by the contracted SOW.

• Review Contractor's compliance to closeout procedures and submittals including warranty documentation, maintenance, and operation.

• Assist/develop the Substantial Completion List of Correction Items list (i.e., punch list) completion observation with determination list of potential deficiencies per field reviews in conjunction with the design team representatives.

• Attend the General Contractors weekly or bi-weekly Quality Assurance construction progress meetings with the Client and other participants via virtual and/or on-site attendance.

As the on-site Owner's Representative, your role is pivotal in ensuring the progress and technical performance of a project. In this role you’ll manage a variety of capital improvement projects for our client utilizing your project management experience. Typical projects range from $1M - $50M, with opportunities for larger capital developments as they’re programmed ($250M - $1B). The work includes acting as a single point of contact for projects throughout the planning, budgeting, design, review, construction, equipping, furnishing, inspection and occupancy processes; monitoring project costs ensuring projects meet budget constraints; updating and ensuring the project stays on schedule and that the schedule is regularly briefed with the client; and ensuring that the project team completes the scope of the project within specifications. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You will bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the success of our projects and play an integral role in mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

This opportunity will require high level organization, communication, and presentations skills to ensure client staff affected by projects are informed and processes are established; to coordinate and communicate design development, plan reviews, permitting, changes in design or construction; to facilitate regular coordination meetings with the client, consultants, and contractors. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You will bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the success of our projects.

Here’s what you will be doing

• Play a leadership role in project delivery. This typically includes the development and execution of contracts, oversight of other consultants and contractors to ensure consistent quality processes are met, assistance with construction oversight activities, and mentoring and training of project engineers.
• Support the client service and sales team to win new work through the development of solutions and leveraging existing and developing new client relationships.
• Lead and manage teams through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in the contract.
• Demonstrate leadership by example with integrity and candor and in support of Jacobs Culture of Caring work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for key roadway and bridge design projects.
• Lead technical teams in developing solutions to complex roadway design projects, requiring a high degree or innovation and ingenuity.
• Provide technical expertise by formulating and developing advance design concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Work with our operations and sales leadership team to maintain and build new business.

You will manage and provide project leadership and management and oversight of large healthcare program and resolve complex project related issues, disputes, and disagreements. As the lead Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of a project, but also the material management, schedule, cost, scope, and safety of the team. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

This opportunity will require high level organization, communication, and presentations skills to ensure client staff affected by projects are informed and processes are established; to coordinate and communicate design development, plan reviews, permitting, changes in design or construction; to facilitate regular coordination meetings with the client, consultants, and contractors. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle projectchallenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You’ll bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the success of our projects.