Assistant Project Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Nassau County, NY team on a municipal agency construction project. You will lead multi-discipline teams and apply proven project management techniques to control costs and enhance value.

With 5+ years as a Project Manager in Architecture or Engineering, you will manage pre-design through construction, contract management, and coordination of design and construction activities, including HVAC and building systems.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager in an Architectural or Engineering organization.
• Knowledge of pre-design/pre-construction, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• Experience with project monthly schedule review and update process.
• Experience with ventilation, HVAC systems, and general construction.
• Experience with Project Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams on building and infrastructure projects.
• Provide effective project management to reduce costs and add value.
• Coordinate design and construction activities across Architecture, MEP, Structural, and Civil teams.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Word

Excel

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 innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world. At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today.

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Nassau County, NY on a municipal agency construction buildings project. You’ll have the opportunity to use your vast experience in the industry and apply it to solving today’s challenges. As a senior member of our team, you’ll lead building and infrastructure projects consisting of multi-discipline teams of employees in design, including: Architectural, MEP, Structural, and Civil. You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

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 Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Here’s what you'll need

• Professional Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• 5+ years of as a Project Manager in an Architectural or Engineering organization
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, team building, and client relationship building
• Experienced with project monthly schedule review and update process
• Experience with tracking project issues to beneficial resolution
• Experience with Ventilation, Heating, HVAC systems, and General Construction
• Experience with Project Management Systems
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Maximo

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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 $110,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on October 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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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