Construction Contract Administration (CCA) Manager / Project Manager At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative solution leaders, then Jacobs is where you belong. In the Federal Buildings & Infrastructure group, we are comprised of planners, architects, engineers, project managers, as well as endless specialty services to support our clients and projects. We're seeking a Construction Contract Administration Project Manager to be based in Huntsville, Al (Redstone Arsenal), responsible for administering construction documentation, and a variety of management roles in specific project, business, and/or technical functions. As a member of our CCA team, you will lead Construction Administration project consisting of multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects from client bid support through construction to beneficial occupancy and project closeout The successful candidate will lead this project on-site (project field presence) as required by project and client needs. The candidate will lead this construction contract administration project by effective, skilled project management techniques to advise the Government of construction support solutions, leveraging project success by delivering cost-effective and value-added decisions to the flow of information, delivering costs, and to the business. You'll play an integral role in forming long-term client relationships, engaging team members, and collaborating with talented resources throughout Jacobs. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you and your teams can evolve, grow, and succeed. Responsibilities include: • Responsible and accountable for assigned projects with the ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and interact with others on various platforms. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction related activities (i.e., schedules, document control, sequencing of work), have knowledge of building systems and/or architectural and engineering systems as well as communication skills to work with a variety of differing project representatives and personalities. • Ability to review, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings, Division 01 specifications, General and Supplemental Conditions, agreements, technical specifications, contract documents, etc. in conjunction with the Design Team. • Manage the flow of construction-related documents, including input and recording data in a web-based Construction Information System (CIS). • Organize and maintain project specific CCA procedures manuals, project filing systems, and the document control system within the CIS system and corporate network drive. • Coordinate and lead project related team meetings and discussions. • Implement CCA processes in the analysis and review of requests for information (RFIs). • Process actionable and information only submittals (i.e., shop drawings, product data, samples) for review and other aspects of the project as defined by contract language. • Implement and maintain logs for recording project documentation. • Track required deadlines set forth by the contract requirements and send reminder communications to the reviewing parties. • Understand relationships, roles, and responsibilities of the project team related to subcontracts and subcontractors. • Coordinate Base access and security requirements. • When requested, support the Jacobs Design Project Manager with the development of CCA Services i.e., Post Award Design Services (PADS) and Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) , proposal fees, and scope definition in preparation to lead these services later during construction. • Successfully manage/support multiple construction projects simultaneously within Construction Contract Administration budgets and in accordance with the contracted scope. • Serve as the primary point of contact with the client Construction Manager and Contracting Officer. • Build and maintain favorable working relationships as the primary contact with Clients' Design Manager, the Construction Manager, End-User group(s), and General Contractor team members during construction phase activities. • Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders during construction. • Monitor and manage financial project metrics, schedules, and staffing needs for the project in Construction Administration services. • Provide guidance on construction contract administration policies and procedures. • Confer with project team to discuss and resolve project issues. • Review, coordinate, and address project related correspondence by the client, design team and/or contractor as applicable to the project requirements set forth by the scope of work (SOW)/Contract. • Ensure that bid addenda, Government accepted alternates, and negotiation items are incorporated and documented into the project SOW. • Work closely with the A-E project team ensuring the implementation of design intent of the final approved contract documents during construction. • Provide the Client and Construction Manager feedback on interpretations of contract documents. • Review Contractor's claims to determine their validity, support in the potential change orders (PCO process), and review schedules and/or pay applications/invoices as required by the contracted SOW. • Review Contractor's compliance to closeout procedures and submittals including warranty documentation, maintenance, and operation. • Assist/develop the Substantial Completion List of Correction Items list (i.e., punch list) completion observation with determination list of potential deficiencies per field reviews in conjunction with the design team representatives. • Attend the General Contractors weekly or bi-weekly Quality Assurance construction progress meetings with the Client and other participants via virtual and/or on-site attendance. At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integration Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit t support and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Here's What You'll Need: • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred, but a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated construction contract administration experience will suffice in absence of B.S./B.A. degree. • Certification as a Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), preferred. • A strong multi-discipline technical background and understanding of construction process document control, including but not limited to RFIs, Submittals, Potential Change Orders, and Schedules. • In depth understanding of Contract Document drawings and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). • Knowledge and working sense of Construction Information Systems (CIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Bluebeam. • Previous experience working with federal projects for DoD clients, Federal Civilian, and various Defense Contractors such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), preferred. • Experience as a client facing Construction Administration Manager leading multiple disciplines. • Must be United States Citizenship. • A registered PE or RA is preferable (per the attached SOW) but a very experienced non-registered senior CA person would be acceptable. • Work will require a TS clearance. • Project duration is minimum of 2yrs to max of 3.5 yrs
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