Entry-Level Construction Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an Entry-Level Construction Manager to join the Transportation team and help deliver innovative solutions to clients locally and worldwide.

This internship-style role involves performing a variety of construction management tasks, including site inspections, budgeting, reporting, document control, meetings, risk mitigation, safety, logistics, RFIs, and onboarding mentorship to build essential skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites or client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site inspections to observe work quality against standards and specifications.
• Assist in tracking project expenses and learn budget monitoring processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and project documentation.
• Help manage and update project-related documents and drawings.
• Attend project meetings with team members and clients to gain exposure to professional interactions.
• Observe and assist in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Learn about and follow on-site safety protocols and procedures.
• Help coordinate material deliveries and observe inventory management practices.
• Assist in reviewing change orders and RFIs, learning their impact on timelines and budgets.
• Study building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Support quality control through inspections and documentation.
• Assist in preparing project closeout documentation.

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Manager to join our Transportation team in Milwaukee, WI working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of construction management tasks for our Transportation clients. Jacobs' Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM) team ensures successful project delivery by offering comprehensive services such as program planning, design management, construction management, risk management, and facility commissioning.

They also provide tailored specialty services like performance management, safety plan development, logistics planning, and stakeholder coordination to meet client-specific needs.

In this role you will:

• Participate in site inspections to observe how work quality is assessed against standards and specifications
• Assist in tracking project expenses and learn about budget monitoring processes
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and project documentation
• Help manage and update project-related documents and drawings
• Attend project meetings with team members and clients to gain exposure to professional interactions
• Observe and assist in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Learn about and follow on-site safety protocols and procedures
• Help coordinate material deliveries and observe inventory management practices
• Assist in reviewing change orders and RFIs, learning their impact on timelines and budgets
• Study building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Support quality control through inspections and documentation
• Assist in preparing project closeout documentation
• Actively engage in learning opportunities to build construction management skills and knowledge throughout the internship

This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic.You’lltake ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you bydemonstratingthe ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively whilemaintaininga high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’llbe surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.Working together,we’llhelp you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small,global,and local.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project site visits or client meetings

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 $58,656.00 to $80,000.00. 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 September 21, 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 .