Project Manager - Construction

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in New York, NY seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale construction programs from conception through completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and aligning with client objectives.

You will manage development, provide construction oversight, develop reports and correspondences, and coordinate budgets, schedules, and controls while guiding multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction including multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects.
• A minimum of four years’ experience shall be as an Assistant Project Manager responsible for large-scale projects valued above $10 million with extensive knowledge of construction and construction documents.
• Must have OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives.
• Provide construction oversight and resolve complex project challenges for the client/facility.
• Analyze and develop reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, project awards, invoices, budgets, schedules and project controls.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

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 Program Management and Construction Management (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.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Project Manager in New York, NYwho thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. You’ll be responsible for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives.You’ll manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related challenges.

You’ll be responsible for analyzing and developing reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, project awards, invoices, and assist with development and management of project budgets, schedules, and project controls. You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the client by applying proven project management techniques. Your ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is a must to be successful at this role.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Project Manager (P/C) shall possess, at a minimum, 8 years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects
• A minimum of four years’ experience shall be as an Assistant Project Manager responsible for large-scale projects valued above $10 million with an extensive knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents
• Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls/procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client/facility
• The Project Manager shall have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review/approval of contractor’s payment application
• Possess an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Ability to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers, and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client/facility

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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 $130,000.00 to $140,000.00. 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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