Construction Permitting Manager (LSNA-VA)

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 engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious client-focused Construction Permitting Manager to grow with our team.

As a Construction Permitting Manager out of our Life Science North America (LSNA) group, you’ll have the chance to work on various Life Science projects based out of our Richmond, VA office. You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with the project Contractors. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions to the challenges faced everyday on construction projects.

In this position, you’ll ensure that construction projects, at some of the world’s largest life science manufacturer’s, are completed safely, on time, on budget, and exceed the standards and expectations of our clients. A successful construction manager carefully plans and manages the project, communicates exceptionally well with the project team, and tirelessly works to mitigate or resolve project risks that threaten schedule, budget, safety, or quality.

You should be a self-motivated professional with 8 or more years of experience within life science construction project administration and/or engineering.

As a Construction Permitting Manager, your duties will include the following:

• Responsible for the AHJ permitting process onsite

• Responsible for ensuring all required permits for construction have been obtained. Owner/CM/Contractor

• Discipline inspection process and governance.

• Discipline inspection readiness walkdowns

• Responsible for scheduling discipline inspections

• Ownership of relationships with local and state AHJ

• Accountable for TCO for contracted scope

• Maintain official project documentation files and logs.

• Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications and drawings

• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor, and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, motivation and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree

• 8+ years of experience with local, state and federal codes as it relates to construction permits and certificate of occupancy.

• Experience working with contractors as it relates to AHJ inspections

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Intimate knowledge of VA local, state and federals codes

• Preferable previous employment as an AHJ or commercial building inspector in VA or USA

• Advanced knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, architectural systems, clean room knowledge a plus, and general building construction & maintenance

• Knowledge and familiarity with updating of project schedules from Level 1 thru Level 4 detail, include use and operation of scheduling software; Primavera (P6), MS Project or other.

• Working knowledge in construction project sequencing and ability to utilize 3D technologies such as BIM360, REVIT or other.

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