Senior Alternative Delivery Manager (Highway/Bridge) (Carolinas)

Jacobs; Georgetown (SC); Hybrid; USD 208,900 - 299,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Alternative Delivery Manager in Georgetown, SC to manage and deliver high-profile Design Build projects. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of complex transportation programs, while leveraging Jacobs' extensive resources and expertise.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and have over 5 years of design management experience. The role supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Design Manager or Contractor Design-Build Integration Manager roles.
• Experience with $100M+ Alternative Delivery Transportation Projects.
• Familiarity with Southeast DOT standards and delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex Design Build and PPP transportation projects.
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams to meet project goals.
• Oversee project planning, financial performance, and profitability.

Skills

Design Management

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

At Jacobs, we don’t just deliver transportation projects — we redefine what’s possible. As ENR’s #1 ranked Program Management firm for four consecutive years and a consistent top ranked leader in Alternative Delivery across all transportation markets, we’re known for transforming complex infrastructure challenges into solutions that shape communities and accelerate progress.

We’re hiring more Senior Alternative Delivery Managers to help lead our Design for Design-Build Transportation practice into its next era of growth. If you thrive on solving big problems, influencing strategy, and steering multidisciplinary teams on some of the nation’s most high-profile infrastructure programs, this is your stage.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the design team producing solutions for the contractor on large, complex transportation projects (roadway, highway, bridge) driving delivery excellence through collaborative Alternative Delivery processes (Design Build, CMAR and P3). Develop advanced Design-Build commercial management expertise with broad exposure to all alternative project delivery methods.
• Eliminate the common project management challenge of being under resourced by leveraging Jacobs’ industry leading technical depth, design infrastructure, and global/local expertise—ensuring you always have the people, tools, and support needed to confidently deliver complex projects.
• Shape the future of our Transportation Alternative Delivery business by influencing pursuit strategies, aligning with key contractors and concessionaire partners early, and helping Jacobs maintain its position as the design consultant of choice.

How You’ll Lead

• Lead and manage the full delivery of complex, large-scale Design Build and Public Private Partnership (PPP) transportation projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and contract compliance.
• Coordinate multidiscipline and multi-office teams—including project controls, engineering staff, and technical specialists—to achieve project goals and performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, owners, DOT representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, financial performance, schedule management, and overall project profitability.
• Guide and mentor engineering staff, directing daily technical activities and project execution.
• Represent Jacobs’ alternative delivery capabilities in local markets and at industry and partner events.
• Participate in key meetings and presentations, engaging effectively with internal and external partners.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• 5+ years of proven Design Manager or Contractor Design-Build Integration Manager experience delivering Alternative Delivery Transportation Projects (Design Build/CMAR/P3) valued at $100M or more, OR 10+ years of demonstrated Roadway/Interchange Lead Engineer experience on $200M+ similar projects, even without prior Design Manager designation.
• Experience working with Southeast DOT clients (e.g. Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina or North Carolina) with familiarity in regional standards and delivery practices.

Ready to explore? Even if you’re just curious, let’s have a quick confidential conversation. No pressure - just an opportunity to see how this role could redefine your career. Apply now, or call Tony, our Senior Recruiter, directly at 720-286-0043 to schedule a confidential conversation.

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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, 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 $208,900.00 to $299,500.00. 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 February 18, 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.