Claims Analyst

About the role

At Jacobs, our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs that achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. This candidate will work in the claims department, analyzing delay claims brought against the State within a geographic region. The successful candidate will manage the workload within the assigned geographic region independently and think critically to make contractual decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform review, interpret, and conduct complex schedule analysis using P6
• Review Contractor’s notice of claim in accordance with the Contract and determine validity
• Day-to-day tracking, review, and management of delay claims assigned
• 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 needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or associate 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Cost estimating experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Eligibility to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock (for certain roles)

Pay

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.

Schedule

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, Monday-Friday, in West Seneca, NY.

Job posted on October 10, 2025.