Entry-Level Construction Management Professional

Jacobs; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring entry-level professionals in Construction Management to join our teams across the US. You will support Project Managers, help develop schedules, and analyze critical activities to drive successful delivery of horizontal and vertical projects.

We offer a hybrid working policy, a competitive base salary range, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is required, with authorization to work in the United

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or another closely related field.
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in all aspects of the project and help develop project schedules.
• Detail critical activities and explore alternative strategies to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Pre-design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

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

We are looking for driven and curious, client-focused entry-level professionals with an interest in Construction Management to join us in locations across the US.

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.

Jacobs provides full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management services for both new and existing facilities. Join us, andwork on state-of-the-artindustrial, municipal, and commercial facility projects. For projects of every scale, we provide design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services that support a facility's entire life cycle. We support both horizontal and vertical construction work.

Horizontal construction projects focus on the following areas roadway, rail, transit, aviation, and utility infrastructure improvements that connect communities and enhance mobility.

Vertical construction projects focus on the following areas K-12 and higher education campuses, hospitals and healthcare facilities, and commercial office and mixed-use buildings from planning and design through construction and commissioning.

Working within one of our Construction teams, you can join us in one of many different Construction focused roles—Document Control, Project Control, Site Engineer, to name a few. You will support Project Managers in all aspects of the project, help find alternative strategies, and utilize advanced technologies and data analysis solutions to support service excellence. We’ll guide you through the beginning of your construction management career as you hone your skills in meeting project requirements regarding timeline and budget. You’ll collaborate on the development of project schedules and detail the critical activities which will help drive us to successful project delivery.

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

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or another closely related field
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Previous experience in construction
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 $60,900.00 to $85,000.00. 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 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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.