Project Engineer - Construction

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a driven Project Engineer to support on-site project delivery, coordinating trades and design-field staff with a focus on QA/QC and safety.

You will assist the Senior Project Manager with RFI tracking, contract review, and cost forecasting to help move large programs toward successful completion. The role offers exposure to multiple fast-moving projects with opportunities to contribute to the overall project controls, documentation, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on large projects valued above $10 million.
• Experience with RFI tracking, contract document review, and cost scheduling.
• Knowledge of pre-design, pre-construction, delivery systems, and components.
• Experience inspecting large-scale building construction projects.
• Knowledge of Uniform Building Code.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate progression of trades and design-field staff onsite with the client.
• Provide support to the Senior Project Manager with RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling.
• Prepare change orders and review payments.
• Assist PM or EIC with payment applications, write meeting minutes, prepare reports and conduct field inspections.
• Ensure the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure QA/QC, safety and project quality.

Skills

Project management

RFI tracking

Contract document review

Forecasting

Cost scheduling

Change order review

Payments review

Field inspections

QA/QC

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Scheduling applications

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 are looking for a driven and collaborative client-focused Project Engineer to grow with our team in the New York, NY field office. You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll have an opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. Based on site with our client, you’ll provide support to the Senior Project Manager with RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review and review of payments. Services also include assisting D&C or consulting with the PM or EIC with payment application review, writing meeting minutes of project meetings, preparing regular reports, field inspections as requires along with other duties related to construction site activities. You’ll be tasked with ensuring the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards.Through this role you will have the opportunity to work on multiple fast-moving projects and larger, long-scheduled projects. You’ll bring your solid knowledge of project delivery to work on a diverse array of large and small programs. Your presence monitoring the activities of contractors and subcontractors performing craftwork to ensure QA/QC compliance and project quality, safety, and security requirements are achieved.

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Project Engineer (P/C) shall possess, at a minimum, 5 years of experience on larger projects valued above $10 million
• In-depth knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review and the review of payments.
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components
• Experience or comparable training in inspecting large scale building construction projects
• Knowledgeable and experienced with Uniform Building Code
• Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office applications and scheduling applications
• Possess an OSHA 30 certification

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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. 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 $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. 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 13, 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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