Assistant Project Manager

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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, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients deliver facilities that serve communities and improve lives. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Construction to support the delivery of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects for the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) in the Saranac Lake, NY region.

In this role, you'll work alongside Project Managers and client stakeholders to oversee projects from planning through construction closeout. The position offers the opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of public-sector projects, including administrative facilities, healthcare environments, institutional campuses, infrastructure improvements, and critical state-owned assets throughout the North Country region.

You'll be responsible for helping coordinate project activities, monitoring schedules and budgets, facilitating communication between design and construction teams, and supporting the successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and passion for delivering quality projects, and we'll provide opportunities to grow your career with one of the industry's leading program management and construction management firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in administering multiple design and construction projects concurrently
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration activities
• Monitor construction progress and coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and client representatives
• Review project schedules, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for client stakeholders
• Track project costs and assist with budget management and forecasting
• Assist in identifying and resolving project risks, issues, and conflicts
• Conduct site visits to verify construction progress, safety compliance, and quality of work
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list coordination and document turnover
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with OGS policies and procedures

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 5+ years of construction management, owner's representative, project engineering, or building construction experience
• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or public-sector construction projects
• Understanding of construction processes, methods, means, materials, and project controls
• Ability to review plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience working on New York State public projects
• Knowledge of NYS building codes and public procurement processes
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Experience supporting projects in occupied facilities
• Familiarity with document management systems and construction reporting software

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

100,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

110,000.00

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 $100,000.00 to $110,000.00. 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 13, 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.

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.

Locations

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