Project Manager - Education Facilities

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead PM/CM for educational facilities from concept through completion, delivering projects on time and within budget for diverse clients.

You will analyze reports, manage budgets and schedules, prepare project controls, and maintain strong client relationships while coordinating with design and construction teams to ensure value, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 6+ years of PM experience in the AEC industry.
• 5+ years in K-12 or higher education construction/renovation.
• Strong knowledge of pre-design, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• Proven leadership and client relationship skills.
• Experience with RFI tracking, document control, scheduling, costs, change orders, and payments.
• Ability to develop positive relationships and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development from conception through completion.
• Provide construction oversight and resolve complex project-related challenges.
• Analyze and develop reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, project awards, invoices.
• Assist with development and management of budgets, schedules, and project controls.
• Provide effective project management to reduce costs and add client value.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budget & cost control

Scheduling & forecasting

RFI tracking & contract oversight

Change orders & payments processing

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

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 Wethersfield, CTwho 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.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor degree in Architecture, and Engineering discipline, or Construction Management
• 6+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in the AEC industry
• 5+ years experience with K-12 or higher education building construction and renovation programs
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods
• Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships
• Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments
• Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships

**No sponsorship is available for this position**

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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 $100,000.00 to $155,000.00. 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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