Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Jacobs; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Hybrid work model

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in New Jersey is seeking a leader to shape the future of rail transportation. You will guide a high-performing team delivering major rail and transit infrastructure programs for the region, engage with clients such as NJ Transit and Amtrak, and drive growth of Jacobs’ Rail Infrastructure practice.

You’ll combine strategic leadership, project delivery, and mentorship to advance technical excellence across track, systems, facilities, and stations, while strengthening partnerships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary rail/transit projects.
• Proven success managing clients, projects and BD in transportation.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure design, ops and delivery.
• Ability to mentor, build relationships and lead via collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rail Infrastructure Growth by expanding Jacobs’ rail presence in New Jersey.
• Deliver high-impact rail and transit programs on time and budget.
• Build and develop teams; recruit, mentor and support professionals.
• Strengthen client partnerships with transportation agencies.
• Advance technical excellence across track, systems, facilities, stations.
• Represent Jacobs in industry groups and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Client & business development

Rail infrastructure knowledge

Mentoring & collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture

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

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.

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 $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.