Senior Construction Director : Life Sciences - Houston, TX / Richmond, VA Req 32439

Senior Construction Director

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.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Construction Director in Houston, TX / Richmond, Virginia who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. This position will report to the Senior Director of Life Science North America Construction. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. As an important team leader, you will participate in the management and will be responsible of the design, coordination, execution and supervision of all technical and commercial aspects of the program including but not limited to Safety, Financial, Technical, ESG and Client Relations. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will develop and deliver small- and large-scale capital projects. You'll help others discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role will keep our company connected, and we'll support you with what you need to be successful. But you're not just a leader you're an achiever.

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.

Responsibilities :

Manage a large EPCM opportunity, responsible for all technical and commercial aspects of the program including but not limited to Safety, Financial, Technical, ESG and Client Relations.

Responsible for monthly financial reporting requirements and forecasts.

Initiates / reviews / Approves all scope changes and or additional scope additions by the client.

Maintains positive relationships with current client as assigned. Informs Operations Manager and Sales Manager of potential opportunities to market Jacobs's services.

Encourage the project team to seek opportunities to deliver superior customer value and earn client loyalty.

Serves as a representative of Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and reviews relative to assigned project.

Assures that program complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises rigid cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of program to ensure that goals / of the individual project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Establishes work plan and multi-disciplinary staffing for the entire program and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.

Directs and coordinates activities of Site Construction Teams to ensure project progresses on program schedule and within prescribed program budget.

Develops and maintains effective communications and working relationships with client as well as staff

Here's what you'll need :

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural / Engineering / Construction Management or related discipline required

At least 20 years of experience as Project or Construction Manager preferably in the Biopharma / Life Science Industry

Planning, project management, staff management, and business development experience is required

Must have strong project management skills and effectively manage scope, schedule, and budgets for large, complex projects.

Ideally, you'll also have :

Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field, not required

Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), preferred

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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, 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 $196,200.00 to $325,000.00. 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 November 03, 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.

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Locations :

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Houston, Texas, United States