Senior Highway & Roadway Project Leader

Jacobs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 185,000; Full time

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.

Your impact

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads, we work everyday to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community — join us as a Highway/Roadway Project Manager in our Oklahoma offices where you’ll bring your expertise, intuition, and leadership forward in the planning, directing, and execution of our strong transportation project portfolio. As a vital member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects where we’ll showcase your expertise with planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects. You’ll grow professionally with us because we’ll rise together on impactful projects with a high degree of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design and construction services. You’ll be leading a multidisciplinary design team to complete tasks within established schedules & budgets and help advance our business development strategies. Join us and we’ll assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Demonstrated progressive experience as an engineer and a project manager in the transportation design field
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation projects
• Strong client‑facing project manager with skills delivering design projects and can bring a team together
• Skilled in developing and delivering technical presentations to stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and/or the public
• Well‑rounded technical design skills encompassing all contributing disciplines

Also Desired

• Experience utilizing Bentley design software such as Open Roads Designer
• Experience in assisting with business development efforts
• Ability to and interest in mentoring junior level staff

Benefits

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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $80,100.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity

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 Posting Information

Job posted on May 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.