Construction Manager - K12 Buildings (Lower Hudson Valley, NY)

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Your impact

At Jacobs, our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Construction Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at a client’s site within Lower Hudson Valley, NY, you’ll report directly to the Program or Regional Manager leading a team of management-level employees on the project. Your focus will be the overview of the prime contractors and the immediate construction of the project procedures and controls. 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 issues, disputes, and disagreements. Your excellent communication skills will be essential as you’ll be client-facing.

As the onsite Owners Representative, you’ll be responsible for ensuring not only the progress and technical performance of a project, but also the materials management, budget, schedule, cost, scope development, design and construction contracts and documents, and safety of the team. You’ll manage the review and approval process for consultant invoices and contractor pay applications and changes orders and coordinate with the Control Manager for proper posting in the reporting program. You’ll review status and monitor variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting.

You’ll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of related construction project management experience with construction building projects 
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Prior experience with K12 Building Construction
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

115,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

130,000.00

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 $115,000.00 to $130,000.00. 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 March 17, 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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Locations

City State Country
Beacon	New York	United States