Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Morristown (NJ); Híbrido; USD 135.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

PPTO for full-time salaried/exempt

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases & discretionary bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive the growth of its Rail Infrastructure practice in New Jersey. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with agencies like NJ Transit and Amtrak, and deliver high-impact rail and transit programs across tracks, stations, and facilities.

You will mentor talent, strengthen client partnerships, and influence market expansion while representing Jacobs in industry forums and collaborations. Hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
• Substantial experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering rail or transit infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing clients, projects, and business development in transportation.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure design, operations, and project delivery.
• Ability to mentor teams and lead through influence and collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Rail Infrastructure Growth — Expand and strengthen Jacobs’ rail presence in New Jersey through client engagement and market development.
• Deliver High-Impact Programs — Lead complex rail and transit projects ensuring technical, schedule, and budget performance.
• Build and Develop Teams — Recruit, mentor, and support professionals while fostering an inclusive environment.
• Strengthen Client Partnerships — Serve as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies and maintain key relationships.
• Advance Technical Excellence — Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering rail infrastructure across tracks, systems, facilities, stations, and assets.
• Represent Jacobs in the Industry — Contribute to industry groups and partnerships to elevate Jacobs' reputation.

Conocimientos

Leadership & People Mgmt

Client Engagement

Rail Infrastructure Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture

Descripción del empleo

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

Shape the future of rail transportation across New Jersey while leading a high-performing team delivering some of the region's most visible transit and rail infrastructure programs. In this role, you will combine strategic leadership, client engagement, project delivery, and team development to grow Jacobs’ Rail Infrastructure practice and strengthen relationships with agencies such as NJ Transit and Amtrak. You'll have the opportunity to influence major investments in mobility, mentor emerging talent, and help deliver projects that improve connectivity and sustainability for communities throughout the Northeast.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead Rail Infrastructure Growth – Expand and strengthen Jacobs’ rail presence across New Jersey through client engagement, strategic pursuits, and market development activities.
• Deliver High-Impact Programs – Provide leadership for complex rail and transit projects, ensuring successful technical, commercial, schedule, and budget performance.
• Build and Develop Teams – Recruit, mentor, and support professionals while fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can grow and contribute their best work.
• Strengthen Client Partnerships – Serve as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies, maintaining relationships that drive long-term collaboration and project success.
• Advance Technical Excellence – Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering rail infrastructure solutions across track, systems, facilities, stations, and related assets.
• Represent Jacobs in the Industry – Contribute to industry organizations, public forums, and partnership opportunities that elevate Jacobs' reputation and influence.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture
• Substantial professional experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering rail or transit infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing clients, projects, and business development activities within the transportation sector.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure design, operations, and project delivery.
• Ability to mentor teams, build relationships, and lead through influence and collaboration.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ARE
• Experience supporting NJ Transit, Amtrak, or similar passenger rail and transit agencies.
• Active participation in organizations such as AREMA, APTA, IEEE, or similar industry groups preferred
• Experience growing teams, developing talent, and leading regional practice expansion initiatives.

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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
• Employees have access to a 401(k) plan
• Employees have the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan
• Eligible employees may also enroll in the Executive Deferral Plan
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Jacobs has seven paid holidays
• Jacobs has caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

The base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $155,000.00. 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 28, 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.