Construction Manager - TS/SCI CI Poly - OCONUS

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to support an owners rep program for a government client in Harrogate, United Kingdom. This position requires relocation to Harrogate, UK, and the project duration is 20 months. An active Top Secret clearance and CI Polygraph are required.

The Senior Construction Project Manager will provide project planning support, quality assurance oversight, day-to-day management, and direct technical support for facilities projects, including construction, design/build, architecture and engineering, space management, facilities management, real estate, and leasing of large and complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on behalf of and in coordination with the client to ensure the government’s requirements and interests are met.
• Oversee the project’s baselines (scope, cost, and schedule) as well as safety, quality, and commissioning.
• Validate prepared cost estimates and budgets.
• Review and report to the Government on proposed plans, sequencing, schedules, and methodologies from the client’s contractor.
• Collaborate with the Government and contractor team to ensure contract document requirements are met.
• Oversee and report on all construction work to the client.
• Collect, compile, document, report, and maintain all design and construction documentation on behalf of the client.
• Advise the client on design and construction methodologies, ensuring the use of the latest technology and industry best practices.
• Provide assistance with general security requirements (e.g., scheduling escorts, after-hours work processing).
• Assist the client in validating the project schedule and verifying & monitoring the critical pathway.
• Coordinate all deliveries to the construction site, including coordination with other contractors not under this contract.
• Coordinate with the client Project Management Team to minimize operational disruptions.
• Follow local security procedures for managing photographs at the construction site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction-related engineering, construction, or industrial technology and a minimum of 10 years of construction management experience in the design and build of industrial facilities, or extensive US Government (USG) experience of at least 10 years in lieu of a degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design-build project management principles and practices, including organizational management systems and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in running $50M+ construction projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction schedules and Critical Pathway Analysis.
• Experience in commissioning large projects.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Knowledge of SCIF building construction in accordance with ICD 705.
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification.
• USACE EM 385 or OSHA 510 or equivalent certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), or other advanced certifications.
• Strong electrical background, with experience in generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

Benefits

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on April 30, 2026. This position requires onsite attendance at a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis.