Senior Project Manager - Construction
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About the role
Our PM/CM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. We’re seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager for our client in Albany, NY. In this role, you’ll oversee a $240mil emergency operations center project from an owner’s perspective, providing project management and ensuring that the project meets internal requirements. You will be involved from the initial planning stages and will be responsible for assuring the project is completed per schedule within cost limitations. Your ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee large-scale construction projects from an owner’s perspective
- Ensure projects meet internal requirements and are completed on schedule and within budget
- Manage project planning, scheduling, controls, reporting, and resource management
- Read and interpret construction documents
- Provide project leadership in scheduling, safety, quality, and coordination with designers
- Resolve critical issues pertinent to the project
- Manage projects with high levels of integrated technology systems
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience managing numerous projects, including project planning, reviewing project schedules, project controls, reporting, resource management, and construction document reading and interpretation
- Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Certification in a related field, or 4 years of additional experience
- 8+ years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building rehabilitation projects
- 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager
- Experience managing large capital projects using established controls/procedures
- OSHA 30 Certification or completion within 30 days of employment
- Successful completion of a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6 software
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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) for full-time salaried/exempt employees
- Seven paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $200,000.00. 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, as required by the nature of their role.
Job posted on June 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.