Field Coordinator

About the role

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K-12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets. Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

The Field Coordinator supports onsite coordination, field observation, operational communication, and construction activity tracking across assigned projects. The role serves as a key field-level liaison between project management, contractors, district departments, inspectors, consultants, and facility stakeholders. The position supports project execution by monitoring field progress, facilitating communication, identifying issues, and supporting operational coordination during construction and activation activities.

Candidates are encouraged to identify in their cover letter:

• Geographic areas where they are interested in working, whether local, regional, or travel-based assignments.
• Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.
• Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of day-to-day field activities across assigned projects.
• Serve as a field liaison between Project Management, contractors, consultants, district departments, and facility stakeholders.
• Monitor field progress and support tracking of schedule milestones, site conditions, and operational constraints.
• Assist with coordination of inspections, testing, turnover activities, and occupancy readiness.
• Support quality observation activities and document field conditions, issues, and progress.
• Coordinate communication regarding field issues, operational impacts, and unresolved items.
• Support contractor coordination and onsite stakeholder communication.
• Assist with punch list tracking, activation support, and closeout activities.
• Maintain organized field documentation and reporting.
• Support identification and escalation of field risks, safety concerns, and operational conflicts.

Program Focus

• Field Coordination
• Construction Observation
• Operational Communication
• Quality Support
• Site Logistics
• Activation Support
• Progress Tracking

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements.
• Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 5+ years field experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification.
• ICC related experience.
• Construction observation experience.

Benefits

Employees have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (allocated plans start date: 17 days per calendar year).
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $66,000.00 to $95,000.00; pay will be hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on June 09, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.