Project Engineer - K12 Buildings (Rockland County, NY)

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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. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are looking for a driven and collaborative client-focused Project Engineer to grow with our team with the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. Reporting into the Project Manager, 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. 

As a Project Engineer, you’ll have an opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. You will participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings following projects from commencing of construction to occupancy by end users. You'll oversee work completed by contractors and consultants is of the highest quality with safety being our highest priority.  You will also provide support to the project team by developing and maintaining project cost/change controls, project budget, and change order estimates/negotiations. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on multiple fast-moving projects and larger, long-scheduled projects.  

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’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related disciplines
• 3+ years of experience working on construction or civil projects
• Knowledge of construction contract administration during the construction phase
• Knowledge of or experience with construction document controls software or applications

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Previous experience managing a Document Control effort
• Previous experience in a construction environment is highly desirable, with an understanding of the construction process and coordination of various entities in the industry
• Previous experience in processing and reviewing RFIs
• Ability to review construction contract document and drawings to establish base scope and the ability to analyze and track changes to project scope
• Previous experience working in K12 construction projects
• At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.  

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

75,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

90,000.00

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 $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. 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
Nanuet	New York	United States
Ogdensburg	New York	United States