Project Engineer - Construction
About the role
At Jacobs, our 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. As a Project Engineer, you’ll have an opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. Based on site with our client, you'll provide support to the Senior Project Manager with RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review and review of payments.
Services also include assisting D&C or consulting with the PM or EIC with payment application review, writing meeting minutes of project meetings, preparing regular reports, field inspections as required, and other duties related to construction site activities. You’ll be tasked with ensuring the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple fast-moving projects and larger, long-scheduled projects. You’ll bring your solid knowledge of project delivery to work on a diverse array of large and small programs. Your presence monitoring the activities of contractors and subcontractors performing craftwork ensures QA/QC compliance and project quality, safety, and security requirements are achieved.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the progression of trades and design-field staff on active projects.
- Support the Senior Project Manager with RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling.
- Prepare and review change orders and payments.
- Assist with payment application review and consult with PM or EIC as needed.
- Write meeting minutes for project meetings and prepare regular reports.
- Conduct field inspections and other construction site-related duties.
- Ensure projects move ahead to completion according to client standards.
- Monitor activities of contractors and subcontractors to ensure QA/QC compliance, project quality, safety, and security requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture. Related education (college credit or degree) or professional certification may be accepted as partial fulfillment of experience years at the director’s discretion.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience on larger projects valued above $10 million.
- In-depth knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review, and review of payments.
- Experience or comparable training in inspecting large-scale building construction projects.
- Knowledgeable and experienced with Uniform Building Code.
- Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office applications and scheduling applications.
- Possess an OSHA 30 certification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
- Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Pay
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.
Job posted on April 14, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.