Construction Project Manager

Jacobs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Albany, NY is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead projects from conception to close-out at client sites in the Albany area. You will manage scheduling, safety, quality, and coordination with designers, and oversee change orders and contractor payments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture or Construction and at least 6 years of construction experience on multi-million-dollar projects, with strong client relationship skills and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction experience on projects valued above $5 million.
• Strong knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components and technology, team building, and client relationship building.
• Ability to manage 4-5 projects with established controls and provide site leadership in scheduling, safety, quality, and coordination with designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project management and coordination through conception to close-out.
• Ensure projects stay within budget and schedule while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with designers and client facilities and manage change orders and contractor payments.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budget management

Scheduling

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction

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, our PM/CM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re seeking an experienced and collaborative Construction Project Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at our client's sites in the Albany area, you will report directly to the Sr. Project Manager and will work alongside other project team members focusing on project in the conception to close out phase. You’ll manage various projects using established controls/procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client's facility and have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review/approval of contractor’s payment application.

Bring your expertise to solve complex problems and provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects. Your ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle projectchallenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of construction with projected valued above 5 million dollars.
• Related education, in the form of college credit or degree, or professional certification may be acceptable as partial or fulfillment of experience
• 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
• Must be able to manage 4-5 projects using established controls/procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Work will require access to secure facilities and employment will require a background check

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Related education, in the form of college credit or degree, or professional certification may be accepted as partial fulfillment of experience years at the director’s discretion

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Our health and welfare 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 $100,000.00 to $120,000.00. 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 August 25, 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.