Project Engineer - Education Facilities

Jacobs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Albany, NY, is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee and coordinate educational facility projects. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day project execution, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in civil or construction projects. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working on construction or civil projects.
• Ability to participate in project execution from kickoff to final occupancy.
• Strong understanding of K-12 construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day project execution in delivering educational facilities.
• Coordinate trades and design field teams effectively.
• Manage budgets, cost, and change controls.

Skills

Knowledge of construction contract administration

Construction document controls software

Coordination of trades and design teams

Managing budgets and cost controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high performing educational facilities by driving day to day project execution.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll help drive active projects by coordinating trades and design field teams from construction kickoff through final occupancy, participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, ensure contractor and consultant work meets Jacobs’ high standards for quality and safety, and support the team by helping to manage budgets, cost and change controls, and change order estimates.

In this role, you’ll contribute to both fast paced, quick turn projects and larger, long range capital initiatives, giving you the opportunity to evolve, grow, and succeed while making a meaningful impact for our education clients. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related disciplines
• 3+ years of experience working on construction or civil projects
• Knowledge of construction contract administration during the construction phase
• Knowledge of or experience with construction document controls software or applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a Document Control effort
• Previous experience in a construction environment is highly desirable, with an understanding of the construction process and coordination of various entities in the industry
• Previous experience in processing and reviewing RFIs
• Ability to review construction contract document and drawings to establish base scope and analyze and track changes to project scope
• Previous experience working in K-12 construction projects

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.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $65,000.00 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.

EEO Statement

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.