Senior Project Manager - Education Facilities

Senior Project Manager 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. We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager to support Pre K14 and Higher Education clients across New York State's Upstate/Capital District Region. In this role, you'll serve as an owner's representative overseeing a diverse portfolio of capital projects, leading planning efforts, driving execution, and ensuring that every project meets performance, schedule, and budget expectations. Your ability to manage competing priorities, communicate with clarity, and proactively resolve challenges will position you for success in our fast paced, team oriented environment. Key ResponsibilitiesLead end to end project delivery, from early planning through closeout, ensuring adherence to established controls, procedures, and quality standards Oversee project schedules, cost management, reporting, resource coordination, and construction document review and interpretation Provide project leadership around safety, quality, schedule, and stakeholder coordination, including design partners and client representatives Identify and resolve critical project issues while maintaining alignment with client goals and organizational requirements Manage multiple concurrent projects within a large scale capital program environment Here's what you'll need 8+ years of experience managing multiple projects, including planning, scheduling review, project controls, reporting, and resource management Bachelor's degree or professional certification in a related field; additional experience may substitute for education 8+ years of experience in construction involving multi phase, large scale building rehabilitation projects Minimum 4 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager OSHA 30 Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ideally, you'll have: Working knowledge of Primavera, P6, or other project management software Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential Posted Salary Range: Minimum 140,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 185,000.00 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 $140,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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 March 25, 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. Locations Albany - New York - United States