Project Cost Reviewer

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Your impact

Jacobs is looking for a Project Cost Reviewer to support our client in Albany, NY.

• Review, audit, and approve vendor payment submissions for construction, emergency, and consultant contracts.
• Correspond with Vendors regarding payment issues, deficiencies, corrections, status, etc.
• Review, audit, and approve Change Orders and Field Orders.
• Perform research, analysis, documentation as assigned by the senior managers.
• Respond to questions, as required, from other D&C personnel, OGS Finance, the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, other state agencies, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll need

• Professional experience managing contract review and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: fiscal management, payment analysis, fiscal reporting; contract performance, and monitoring and review of contract terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with agencies, vendors, and field staff.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations related to construction and contracting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and with external stakeholders.
• Experience in contract administration, preferably with construction contracting.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task (juggle numerous tasks daily, handle changing priorities), strong organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders is critical to this role.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

52,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

62,400.00

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 $52,000.00 to $62,400.00. 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 June 10, 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
Albany	New York	United States