Project Manager - Education Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the Hartford area to lead AEC projects from conception through completion, ensuring they stay on time and within budget.

You will oversee construction, develop budgets, schedules, and project controls, and resolve complex program challenges. The ideal candidate has 6+ years as a PM in AEC, plus 5+ years in K-12 or higher education projects, with strong leadership and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and project controls.
• Provide construction oversight and resolve complex project challenges.
• Analyze and develop reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, and invoices; assist with project awards and payments.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Scheduling & budgeting

RFI tracking

Contract management

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture/Engineering/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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