Construction Contract Change Manager (Data Centers)

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S.-based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates regardless of location.

About the role

At Jacobs, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their facilities. We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Contract Change Manager to lead, coordinate, and manage the change management team on multibillion-dollar Data Center construction projects. Based in our Bellevue, WA office, you’ll directly communicate with the Construction Management team, the Construction Contractor, and the Client-side Owner.

Responsibilities

• Be proficient in the contract change process and enable knowledge sharing with the wider project management team.
• Review contract language to identify scope changes and determine merit for contractor-requested changes.
• Develop multiple change orders, meet expected completion dates, and engage with stakeholders regarding potential contract changes and risk items.
• Assist with change order cost estimates and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with Time Impact Analysis for applicable changes.
• Provide timely analysis of changes and claims, recommending appropriate negotiating strategies.
• Work with the Construction Management Team to identify potential changes and scope impacts.
• Develop change and claim avoidance and prevention strategies.
• Provide high-level change summaries and assist the client in negotiations with the Contractor.
• Attend regular executive change meetings to present potential change orders and analysis to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with the Delivery Team on status updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years of experience in Commercial Management and Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Ability to work remotely, with site travel required.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments with many stakeholders.
• Exposure to mega projects is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Product Suite and exposure to construction and management platforms such as Procore, Unifier, and Power BI.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Eligibility to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for eligible roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $111,000.00 to $152,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.