Senior Roadway Project Manager — Carolinas Leader

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan + stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO (hybrid)

Job summary

Jacobs in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering roadway and highway infrastructure projects across the state. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while mentoring staff and supporting business development.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliant, high-quality delivery, leveraging experience with NCDOT and local agencies. This hybrid role offers opportunities across NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• Significant experience managing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience tracking project invoicing, billable hours, expenses, and milestones.
• Proven experience working with NCDOT, municipal agencies, counties, MPOs/RPOs, and other transportation clients.
• Willingness to travel occasionally throughout North Carolina for project-related meetings and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and highway infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to deliver project objectives.
• Develop project work plans, staffing strategies, fee estimates, and schedules.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure compliance with NCDOT, local agency, and AASHTO standards.
• Manage subconsultants and support technical quality throughout project development and plan production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Support business development activities, including opportunity tracking, proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of team members.
• Collaborate with internal teams to advance Jacobs' transportation services across North Carolina.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, sustainability, and client service.

Skills

Roadway project management

Client relationship management

Budget and schedule control

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Jacobs in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering roadway and highway infrastructure projects across the state. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while mentoring staff and supporting business development.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliant, high-quality delivery, leveraging experience with NCDOT and local agencies. This hybrid role offers opportunities across NC.