Project Manager (Pearl River, NY)

Jacobs; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs in Nanuet seeks a Project Manager to oversee Job Order Contracts (JOC) across New York State facilities. You will manage project scopes, evaluate contractor work orders, and ensure cost accuracy throughout construction processes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication, and estimating skills are essential.

Jacobs offers comprehensive health benefits and an expected salary of $130,000 to $146,000, based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project management or cost estimating.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating principles and quantity take-off methods.
• Familiarity with unit price book (UPB) contracting methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual job order contract projects from development to completion.
• Review contractor-submitted work orders for accuracy and cost reasonableness.
• Perform cost estimates and validate contractor pricing.

Skills

Construction project management

Cost estimating

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Site Engineering or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Oracle Unifier

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

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

The Division of Design and Construction is seeking qualified contract staff to fill 2–3 Project Manager positions within its Job Order Contracts (JOC) group. The JOC program delivers construction work across New York State facilities through competitively awarded, unit-price-based contracts. Incumbents will be responsible for managing individual job order contract projects from work order development through construction completion, with a strong emphasis on developing scopes of work, contractor work order review, and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Develop a scope of work for the contractor utilizing design drawings, specifications, and site observations.
• Review and evaluate contractor-submitted work orders for scope accuracy, unit price applicability, and overall cost reasonableness.
• Perform independent cost estimates and quantity take-offs to validate contractor pricing against the applicable unit price book (UPB).
• Identify pricing discrepancies, non-pre-priced items, or unsupported line items and negotiate resolutions with the contractor prior to work order authorization.
• Ensure that proposed work order scopes align with the underlying JOC contract terms, agency-approved project scope, and applicable code requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with RSMeans or equivalent estimating references as benchmarks for cost validation.
• Manage multiple concurrent JOC project work orders across various agency facilities, maintaining current schedule, cost, and status records in the Division’s project management system.
• Conduct site visits as needed to confirm changes in scope.
• Coordinate with state agency clients on project priorities, access requirements, phasing, and occupancy constraints.
• Assist engineer in charge with review and process of contractor pay applications, verifying percent-complete against field observations and approved work order scope.
• Identify and document scope changes, unforeseen conditions, and contractor performance issues; coordinate corrective actions with JOC contractor and unit management.
• Track work order schedules and flag delinquencies; escalate delays or cost overruns to the unit manager with documented rationale.
• Prepare project correspondence, work order authorizations, and internal status updates as required.
• Support close-out activities including final inspections, punch list resolution, and final payment processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Division, JOC contractors, and agency facility staff on assigned work orders.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and site walk-throughs with contractors and agency clients.
• Collaborate with Division staff across business units to ensure consistent delivery standards and share lessons learned from JOC project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Site Engineering, MEP Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in construction project management or cost estimating; OR
• Associate’s degree or professional certification in a related discipline plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in construction execution, estimating, or owner’s representation; OR
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification with a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in a construction or capital project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and unit-price-based work orders.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating principles, quantity take-off methods, and cost validation techniques.
• Familiarity with unit price book (UPB) construction contracts and the mechanics of job order contracting delivery methods.
• Understanding of architectural, MEP, and/or civil/site construction systems sufficient to assess scope accuracy and identify pricing gaps.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent work orders at varying stages of development and execution.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for contractor negotiations, agency coordination, and internal reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for document review and markup management.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and project management or scheduling software (e.g., Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6, or equivalent).

Ideal qualifications

• Direct experience working with Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs, including work order development, UPB pricing, and contractor negotiations.
• Experience using RSMeans, Gordian, or equivalent cost estimating references for independent cost validation.
• Prior experience as an owner’s representative or construction manager on public sector or institutional capital projects.
• Familiarity with New York State procurement regulations, prevailing wage requirements, or public works construction contracting.

Compensation and 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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $146,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal opportunity

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.

Additional information

Job posted on April 30, 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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