Bridge Design-Build Principal — Major Crossings Lead

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Major Crossings Design-Build Principal to lead pursuit, planning, and execution of complex bridge and transportation projects in the United States. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor Design Managers, and drive ATC development while expanding Jacobs’ Design-Build presence with clients and state agencies.

You will oversee pursuit activities, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulators to deliver high-impact infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE registration.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex highway/bridge projects.
• Experience as Design Manager/Project Manager or senior design leader on major transportation projects.
• Proven Design-Build or alternative delivery experience on projects >$500M.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing QA/QC programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and team development.
• Willingness to travel or co-locate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Design Manager for design services on large Design-Build and alternative delivery projects.
• Champion Design-Build capabilities across geographies and represent Jacobs at client meetings.
• Mentor and support bridge/highway Design Managers across the organization.
• Lead pursuit-phase activities including proposal development and ATC development.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across offices and locations in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborate with project controls, scheduling, and construction teams to monitor performance and risks.
• Ensure excellence in project delivery through QA/QC, client engagement, and resource use.
• Oversee contract administration, financial performance, invoicing, and profitability.
• Develop project execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource requirements.
• Lead Project Engineers, Engineers, and Tech Specialists to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Monitor design/construction schedules, budgets, forecasts, and metrics across disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and strong cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DBIA certification

QA/QC program management

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Major Crossings Design-Build Principal to lead pursuit, planning, and execution of complex bridge and transportation projects in the United States. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor Design Managers, and drive ATC development while expanding Jacobs’ Design-Build presence with clients and state agencies.

You will oversee pursuit activities, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulators to deliver high-impact infrastructure.