Construction Project Engineer Professional Associate

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We’re seeking a Construction Project Engineer Professional Associate to be based in Chicago, IL and various unanticipated worksites in the US.

In this role, you’ll:

Lead the Capital Request process between the CPS Facilities and CPS Capital Planning and Construction Departments, facilitating seamless submission of design review and project management requests and enhancing interdepartmental collaboration. Lead weekly meetings with cross-functional teams, capturing key updates and presenting new requests to ensure alignment, transparency, and support timely decision-making. Oversee a high-volume workflow of 1,200+ Capital Requests (avg. 30/month), ensuring timely resolution, data accuracy, and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with the Capital Planning team to develop the short-term and long-term Capital Plan by analyzing and leveraging Capital Request data, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Oversee construction renovation projects, including interior improvements, HVAC system upgrades, fire alarm installations, and lighting retrofits, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance. Stakeholder coordination, leading design and progress meetings with architects, engineers, and owners to align project scope and expectations. Oversee procurement lifecycle, preparing bid packages, leading pre-bid meetings, and establishing clear contractor expectations for scope, schedule, and deliverables. Lead bid analysis and contract award process, ensuring selection of qualified contractors aligned with project goals. Schedule management, developing and maintaining project timelines to ensure milestones were met on time. Oversee cost management, tracking budgets, processing change orders, and ensuring financial accountability throughout project phases. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and compliance reports to support effective project execution. Coordinate project closeout, managing final inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation to ensure successful project completion.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field and 3 years of work experience in the job offered or related Project Engineer occupation.

SPECIFIC SKILLS: Expertise and knowledge of: Project Management & Governance: Budget/Cost Control, Schedule Control, Procurement, Quality Control, Risk Management, Change Management, Project Closeout and Handover, and Reporting. Capital Project experience. Controlling project schedules, utilizing Trimble Unity Construct software. Aligning cross-functional teams to effectively support capital planning and execution for large-scale portfolios. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders. Design guidelines, construction standards, and technical specifications, with a strong understanding of applicable codes and industry best practices. Ability to read, interpret architectural/engineering drawings, and understand building systems. MS Project, and project management platforms like Trimble Unity Construct, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6. Warranty Administration.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

107,474.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

142,775.00

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 $107,474.00 to $142,775.00. 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 April 07, 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Chicago	Illinois	United States