Construction Project Administrator

Jacobs; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

PTO 17 days/year

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a driven Project Administrator to support a major healthcare capital project in the greater Sacramento area (Stockton). You will work under senior managers to review scope, coordinate with partners, and ensure on-site delivery with focus on information management and reporting tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration across contractors, architects, and engineers, with opportunities to grow within a leading engineering firm and contribute to meaningful infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• 8+ years of experience with office management tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills including selecting the most effective communication method.
• Experience collaborating with contractors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage RFIs, submittals, inspection requests, and pay applications.
• Ability to work within client mandated Project Management Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and contract values under senior managers.
• Provide project coordination to partners and project phases on site.
• Support site coordination and administrative components for successful delivery.
• Build strong relationships with the client to drive project success.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Information management systems

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 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 Project Administrator to grow with our team.

You ‘ll have the chance to work with a major Healthcare client which is based in the greater Sacramento, California area (Stockton). This exciting and engaging program will utilize your Project Management focus to help ensure safe and efficient delivery of a major capital healthcare project(s). You’ll work with the best Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with multiple stakeholders in the project owner’s organization.

As a Project Administrator, you will work under the guidance of senior managers in reviewing the scope of the project and contract values, and providing project coordination to various partners and phases of the project delivery while on site. Your skills in supporting the site coordination, and project administrative components will guide you towards the best outcome for the client and Jacobs. By building a strong working relationship with the client, you will achieve great success here at Jacobs!

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience working on with office management tools, including information management systems and standard reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and similar
• Highly organized with a strong ability to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills including selecting the most effective method for the importance and complexity of the message
• Experience with collaboration of multiple project partners including contractors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manager RFI’s Submittals, Inspection Request, Pay Applications, and other project related technical administrative documentation
• Ability to work within client mandated Project Management Information Systems.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Prior related similar experience
• Familiarity with complex facilities
• Ability to work on site

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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. As a modified full‑time employee, we’ll give you the flexibility to work anywhere between 21-39 hours per week. 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. Employees in a modified full‑time status will receive PTO based upon number of hours worked (allocated plans start ate 17 days per calendar year). 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 $40.00 to $55.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 10, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.