Project Architect - Construction Phase Support (Onsite)

Jacobs; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase discount

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in the Poughkeepsie, NY area is seeking a Project Architect to support construction phase services for a major renovation and new construction project. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to resolve field challenges, support construction administration, and help coordinate client, contractor, and project stakeholders.

The role requires licensure pursuit within one year, OSHA 10, and strong contract document proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of post-graduate relevant experience.
• Professional registration as an Architect or active pursuit of licensure, with the expectation of obtaining licensure within one year of employment.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction administration services.
• Ability to identify and help resolve design, coordination, and construction challenges with appropriate supervision.
• Solid understanding of construction contract documents and construction contract administration procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Revit for architectural modeling, documentation, and BIM collaboration.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the project location five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Project Architect to support construction administration activities and project decision-making.
• Perform site reviews to validate design intent, assess construction progress, and identify field conditions that may impact project delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to evaluate and resolve field issues.
• Participate in owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings and provide project support as needed.
• Monitor construction progress and support evaluations of work quality and conformance with project requirements.
• Document and communicate observed deviations, deficiencies, and construction-related issues to the Senior Project Architect.
• Support review and processing of contractor payment applications.
• Review and process submittals and requests for information (RFIs), maintaining accurate documentation and tracking logs.
• Prepare and coordinate design revisions, change documentation, and updated drawing sets in collaboration with the project team.
• Support substantial completion activities, project closeout, and final documentation efforts.

Skills

Construction administration

Coordination

Communication skills

Contract documents reading

Field issue resolution

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

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 helping shape the future of communities through innovative, sustainable solutions that improve how people live, work, and connect. Our Cities & Places team partners with public and private sector clients to deliver complex infrastructure and building projects that create lasting value.

As a Project Architect supporting construction phase services, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of a major renovation and new construction project in the Poughkeepsie, New York area. Working alongside a Senior Project Architect and a multidisciplinary team of architects and engineers, you'll help resolve field challenges, support construction administration activities, and facilitate collaboration among the client, contractor, and project stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to contribute throughout project delivery and, upon successful completion of the project, may transition into a full-time design-focused role.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Senior Project Architect to support construction administration activities and project decision-making.
• Perform site reviews to validate design intent, assess construction progress, and identify field conditions that may impact project delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to evaluate and resolve field issues.
• Participate in owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings and provide project support as needed.
• Monitor construction progress and support evaluations of work quality and conformance with project requirements.
• Document and communicate observed deviations, deficiencies, and construction-related issues to the Senior Project Architect.
• Support review and processing of contractor payment applications.
• Review and process submittals and requests for information (RFIs), maintaining accurate documentation and tracking logs.
• Prepare and coordinate design revisions, change documentation, and updated drawing sets in collaboration with the project team.
• Support substantial completion activities, project closeout, and final documentation efforts.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of post-graduate relevant experience.
• Professional registration as an Architect or active pursuit of licensure, with the expectation of obtaining licensure within one year of employment.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction administration services.
• Ability to identify and help resolve design, coordination, and construction challenges with appropriate supervision.
• Solid understanding of construction contract documents and construction contract administration procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications commonly used during construction and project delivery.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents and project schedules.
• Proficiency with Revit for architectural modeling, documentation, and BIM collaboration.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the project location five days per week.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see and hear, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb and descend step ladders, stairways, and uneven surfaces above and below ground level.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level, and overhead.
• Ability to carry up to 25 pounds for distances of up to 5 yards.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and squat while navigating project and operational sites.

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.

Benefits

• 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 $104,100.00 to $143,100.00. 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 02, 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.

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