$140K - 175K a year
Manage construction projects from conception through completion, including budgets, schedules, client relationships, and construction oversight.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, 15+ years project management in AEC industry, OSHA 30 certification, and extensive K-12 construction experience.
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 Senior Project Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. We are looking for someone who is posed to develop into a senior management role within our PMCM NY Team. You will be involved with business development activities and direct client relationships. Ideally, you will have experience leading teams of people and multiple construction programs in an agency CM role. 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. We are poised for continued growth in the NY market. If you are ready for a senior level management, strive for excellence, and empower the people around you to do great work, this position is for you. Here's what you'll need • Bachelor degree in Architecture, and Engineering discipline, or Construction Management • 15+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in the AEC industry • Minimum 10 years’ experience with K-12 suburban school district building construction and renovation programs funded by bond referendum and capital budgets • Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods OSHA 30 Certification • Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships • Knowledge of MEP estimating, scheduling and cost control • 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 • Valid drivers license and the ability to travel to project sites • Required to travel across multiple regions in New York state including, Hudson Valley, Albany and Long Island Ideally, you’ll also have • K-12 experience is a plus • RA, PE or CCM a plus • Participation in industry organizations is a plus • Prior field experience • *No sponsorship is available for this position** #EastPMCM #NorthPMCM 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, one floating holiday, 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 $140,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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 September 26, 2025. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
This job posting was last updated on 10/3/2025