Construction Technical Services Manager (LSNA-TX)

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At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. 

We're seeking to identify a Construction Technical Service Manager to support our Life Sciences North America team at our Houston, Texas location.

At Jacobs, how we manage the flow of technical information to construction is crucial to the success of our projects and a key component of the work we do with our clients. As a Field Construction Technical Services Manager, you will: 

• Engage in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications; clarifying and, when required, expediting home office/responsible engineer(s) response to meet project needs in a timely manner

• Liaise with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives

• Provide On-site technical support in interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process within your technical expertise.

• Engage in the Permitting process and with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), 

• Work with Design-Build contractors once their efforts move to the field. 

• Effectively communicate with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision-controlled manner.

• Work to Ensure revision control is in place for all construction documents

o Ensure contractors have the latest revisions to construction documents

o Mange, control, and communicate all timely information related to potential changes in design and installation

o Ensure we work within the field sketch/redline process associated with changes

o Work with Project Controls and Construction regarding the Field Design Revision process

• Act as technically competent lead in response to contractor or other party request for specification deviation in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process.

• Work with Field Quality, contractor, and Home Office Engineering to resolve Nonconformities (NCRs)

• Provide mentorship and guidance to subordinate members of the team toward meeting these objectives.

Follow your purpose and develop your skills in a company that challenges you throughout your career. 

In this role you’ll own your career as you work on some of the most innovative projects of our time, while using your unique background and diverse perspective to help shape the success of project quality plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.

• 10 years of experience working in the engineering and construction of heavy-industrial process facilities

• Basic understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes and standards

• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes

• Effective oral and written communication

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Some field experience supporting construction 

• Experience in heavy industrial process facilities, including life sciences, advanced facilities or advanced manufacturing projects.

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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, 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 $155,600.00 to $250,000.00. 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 May 20, 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.

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