Hybrid Rail & Transit Project Leader

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to join our Rail & Transit team in Chicago, IL. You will lead design and delivery of rail engineering projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate budgets and schedules, and engage with clients to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, with a hybrid work policy and opportunities to influence nationwide rail initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of rail engineering projects.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for plans, calculations, specs, and documentation.
• Develop and review electronic models, plan sheets, specs, and cost estimates.
• Manage and coordinate project schedules, budgets, and resources with Project Managers.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor for junior staff.
• Perform plan reviews, submittals, and RFIs in line with requirements.
• Support business development, including proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to nationwide rail-transit initiatives and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Team leadership

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Rail design knowledge

Construction coordination

FRA standards

AREMA guidelines

IL PE license

Rail & Transit experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to join our Rail & Transit team in Chicago, IL. You will lead design and delivery of rail engineering projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate budgets and schedules, and engage with clients to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, with a hybrid work policy and opportunities to influence nationwide rail initiatives.