Assistant Project Manager

Jacobs; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Construction to support delivery of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects for the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) in the Saranac Lake, NY region.

You will assist in planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration while coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, and client representatives to keep projects on track and compliant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction management, owner's representative, project engineering, or building construction experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or public-sector construction projects.
• Understanding of construction processes, methods, means, materials, and project controls.
• Ability to review plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in administering multiple design and construction projects concurrently.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration activities.
• Monitor construction progress and coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and client representatives.
• Review project schedules, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for client stakeholders.
• Track project costs and assist with budget management and forecasting.
• Assist in identifying and resolving project risks, issues, and conflicts.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction progress, safety compliance, and quality of work.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list coordination and document turnover.
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with OGS policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients deliver facilities that serve communities and improve lives. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Construction to support the delivery of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects for the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) in the Saranac Lake, NY region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in administering multiple design and construction projects concurrently
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration activities
• Monitor construction progress and coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and client representatives
• Review project schedules, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for client stakeholders
• Track project costs and assist with budget management and forecasting
• Assist in identifying and resolving project risks, issues, and conflicts
• Conduct site visits to verify construction progress, safety compliance, and quality of work
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list coordination and document turnover
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with OGS policies and procedures

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 5+ years of construction management, owner's representative, project engineering, or building construction experience
• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or public-sector construction projects
• Understanding of construction processes, methods, means, materials, and project controls
• Ability to review plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience working on New York State public projects
• Knowledge of NYS building codes and public procurement processes
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Experience supporting projects in occupied facilities
• Familiarity with document management systems and construction reporting software

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 $100,000.00 to $110,000.00. 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 October 13, 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.