Design Manager - Waterfront & Ports (Hybrid)

Jacobs

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 145,000 - 160,000

Full time

20 hours ago
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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

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.

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