Monday, October 27, 2025
Jacobs

Construction Manager

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Job Description

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.Your impactAt Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape imaginative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most creative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.This position is located at a project site in Yokota, Japan.We are looking for a passionate and curious, client-focused Construction Manager to grow with our team. The candidate will support a federal project in Yokota, Japan.Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Leader, this individual may work independently or lead a team of site-based CM staff. In a client-advisory capacity, the CM focuses on facilitation with the A/E and Contractors during execution of one or more projects and is accountable for applying best practices for managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality during construction. Other general duties and responsibilities include Client representation during building design and construction centered on cost, schedule, scope, and quality management Facilitating meetings and communication across multiple stakeholders and utilizing the latest project management control systems Assisting in the development scopes and budgets for building projects Evaluating potential Changes in the Work and assisting the client with mitigating construction cost and schedule risks Monitoring schedule performance, approving payment requisitions, and generating executive-level progress reports Assigning and maximizing contributions from technical resources supporting the project Expediting actions and actively engaging in resolution of issues arising during design and construction Provide submittal reviews Construction Quality inspections Managing site-based staff within a fast-paced work environment.Here's what you'll needQualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction/Project Management. Waived for 10 years in the field of construction administration. 5 years of construction management experience Must be able to read and write in English and JapaneseIdeally, you’ll also have Federal project experience CCM certificationOur 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 $130,000.00 to $160,000.00. 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 August 13, 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.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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