Claims Analyst

Jacobs Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee

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.

This candidate will work in the claims department, analyzing delay claims brought against the State within a geographic region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the workload within the geographic region assigned to them independently and think critically to make contractual decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform review, interpret and perform complex schedule analysis using P6
• Review Contractor's notice of claim in accordance with the Contract, determine validity
• Day-to-day tracking, review, and management of delay claims assigned to the successful candidate
• Audit contractor's claim costs, including certified payrolls and invoices and negotiate settlements with Contractors
• Host fact finding meetings for claims with design and construction staff to facilitate the review of claims
• Review project history to assist in forensic delay analysis, including meeting minutes, schedules, and correspondence
• Report on high priority projects and problem projects to the executive staff monthly, or as frequencies needed

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or associates degree
• 2-4 years of contract, project management and scheduling experience
• Familiar with navigating construction schedules, schedule analysis, and time impact analysis
• Possess an OSHA 10 Certification
• Experience performing complex schedule analysis using P6
• Willing and able to work at the client's site with the program team Monday-Friday in West Seneca, NY

Ideally, you'll have:

• Cost estimating experience

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $120,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $135,000.00

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 $120,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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 October 10, 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.

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Locations:

• Buffalo - New York - United States
• Syracuse - New York - United States