Construction Contract Change Manager (Data Centers)

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

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the \"best\" candidates.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are shaping our world. We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Contract Change Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based in our Bellevue, WA office, you’ll be responsible for leading, coordinating and the overall management of the change management team on multibillion dollar Data Center construction projects. This is a role that will provide the opportunity to directly communicate with the Construction Management team, the Construction Contractor, and the Client-side Owner.

Typical Responsibilities

• Be proficient in the contract change process and enable knowledge sharing with wider project management team.


• Review contract language to identify scope changes and determine merit for contractor requested changes.


• Develop multiple change orders and meet expected dates of completion and engage with stakeholders on a regular basis regarding potential contract changes and risk items.


• Assist with change order cost estimates and ensure estimates are accurate.


• Assist with Time Impact Analysis for changes where applicable.


• Providing timely analysis of changes and claims and recommending appropriate negotiating strategies.


• Working with Construction Management Team to identify potential changes and scope impacts.


• Develop change and claim avoidance and prevention strategies.


• Provide high level change summary and assist client in negotiations with the Contractor.


• Attend regular executive change meetings to present potential change orders and analysis to senior leadership.


• Coordinating with Delivery Team on status updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.


• 15+ years experience in Commercial Management and Financial Planning & Analysis.


• Ability to be remote, but site travel required.


• Must be used to fast‑paced dynamic environments with many stakeholders. Must be prompt and responsive.


• Exposure to Mega Projects a MUST.


• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Product Suite. Will have exposure to various construction and Management platforms, such as Procore, Unifier, Power BI.

Benefits

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 $111,000.00 to $152,700.00. 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.

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