Design Manager - Ports & Maritime

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Caregiver leave

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in New York City is seeking a Design Manager to lead waterfront projects from planning through construction, delivering complex designs with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, planners, architects, and scientists to produce client-ready deliverables and robust technical documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a NY PE license (or reciprocity), a ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil Engineering, and experience on waterfront facilities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil Engineering required.
• NY Professional Engineer license (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
• Experience in design, analysis, and management of waterfront projects.
• Proficiency with structural analysis programs (STAAD.Pro) and familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of waterfront projects from planning through construction.
• Manage project financials, delivery timelines, and client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, architects, and scientists.
• Prepare and review contract documents, design bases, and technical specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proposal writing

Seller-doer mentality

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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

Are you looking to grow as a Design Manager? If so, this is the opportunity for you! You’ll have tremendous growth potential supporting our infrastructure development teams in New York City from planning through construction.

By joining the Jacobs Ports & Maritime practice, you’ll be involved in helping lead the design and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to international multi-billion dollar port developments. In addition to managing the project financials, delivery, and client relationship, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, planners, architects, and scientists to deliver complex projects across the New York City region and beyond. We have a growing portfolio of projects that are helping to make our communities and businesses more sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York (or ability to apply for reciprocity)
• Experience in the design, analysis, and management of waterfront projects or task orders
• Ability to work with a team of local and remote multi-disciplinary engineers, drafters, and subject matter experts to deliver projects and proposals
• Proficiency with structural analysis programs (preferably STAAD.Pro) and familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is required
• Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of contract documents, design basis, technical specifications, and other client deliverables from start to finish
• Working knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE, UFC, and AASHTO as they related to the design of waterfront facilities is required
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external
• Strong proposal and technical writing skills
• Seller-doer mentality

Ideally, you’ll also

• Experience with New York City agencies such as DDC, EDC, DEP, SBS, etc. and/or the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering

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 $145,000.00 to $160,000.00. 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 October 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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.