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Senior Project Engineer

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What they do

A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.

$97,670 / year median in New York

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Job Description

Location Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Capabilities Project Management Office Setup Office/Onsite Job ID #44731 Industry Cities & Places 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, 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. If you're interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and collaborative client-focused Senior Project Engineer to grow with our team in Poughkeepsie , NY . You'll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques. As a Senior 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 requires along with 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 to ensure QA/QC compliance and project quality, safety, and security requirements are achieved. Here's what you'll need Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction related field 10+ years professional experience working on large building construction or civil projects valued above $10 million Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components Experience or comparable training in inspecting large scale building construction projects Knowledgeable and experienced with Uniform Building Code Possess an OSHA 30 certification Understand Microsoft Office Applications, CPM schedules, Microsoft Project and P6 programs. Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office applications and scheduling applications
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
Professional certification, such as Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT), Engineer in Training (EIT) #EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2
Posted Salary Range:
Minimum 95,000.00
Posted Salary Range:
Upper 112,569.00 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 $95,000.00 to $112,569.00. 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 September 03, 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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance