Construction Manager- Water Jacobs - 3.9 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $106,000 - $145,700 a year 1 day ago Benefits Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Construction specifications Building code compliance Construction industry experience Managing projects Productivity software Full Job Description Location Bakersfield, California, United States Capabilities Construction Office Setup Office/Onsite Job ID #44214 Industry Water 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 impact At Jacobs, we're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Construction Manager in Central Valley (Bakersfield/Visalia), you will too. We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. We'll rely on you to provide support to our Cal Water Construction Management team on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You'll work alongside local leaders, subject matter experts, professional engineers, and designers, gaining exposure to residential water tank sites and so much more. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global, and local. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Generating Meeting Minutes Review of Contractor Submittals Generate RFI Documentation Review of Contractor Change Orders Maintaining Project Logs Maintaining As-Builts/Redlines Single Point of Contact for Client, Contractor, and Designer Start-up, Testing, and Commissioning Support Manage projects from Bid to Closeout Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 5+ years of experience in construction/management/inspection for projects with a background in Water/WasteWater. Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications; associated safety requirements. Knowledge of California Building Codes Able and willing to work flexible hours to support the Project needs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Ideally, you'll also have: Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs Self-driven time management and organizational skills Have or are working towards an engineer-in-training (EIT) certification Have or are working toward a certified construction manager (CCM) certification #WestPMCM #LI-CS1

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Minimum 106,000.00

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Upper 145,700.00 Our 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, 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 $106,000.00 to $145,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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 24, 2026. 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.