Senior Roadway Project Manager (The Carolinas)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

Stock purchase plan

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in North Carolina seeks a Senior Roadway Project Manager to lead complex roadway programs across NC. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while mentoring teams and pursuing business development.

You’ll drive delivery of highway infrastructure, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and ensure compliance with standards. This hybrid role requires NC licensure or progress toward it and occasional travel in the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• Significant experience managing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NCDOT, municipal agencies, counties, and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects from concept to construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to meet objectives.
• Develop work plans, staffing strategies, fees, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NCDOT, local standards, and AASHTO.
• Oversee subconsultants and ensure technical quality throughout design.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Support business development, including proposals and presentations.
• Mentor team members and support Jacobs’ NC transportation practice growth.
• Collaborate across Jacobs to advance transportation services in NC.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client engagement

Proposal development

Technical writing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

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

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, strengthen communities, and create lasting value. As a Senior Roadway Project Manager, you'll join a collaborative team focused on delivering complex roadway and highway infrastructure projects across North Carolina while helping clients solve their most critical transportation challenges.

In this role, you'll lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive project delivery, and build trusted relationships with transportation clients throughout the state. You'll be responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while supporting business development efforts, mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth of Jacobs' transportation practice in North Carolina.

What You'll Do

• 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 successfully 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, proposal development, 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

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within six months
• Significant experience managing transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience tracking project invoicing, including billable hours, expenses, and project 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

Ideally, you'll also have

• 12+ years of experience managing transportation infrastructure projects
• Established client relationships with NCDOT and local transportation agencies across North Carolina
• Experience leading project delivery and client engagement activities
• Strong proposal development and technical writing skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Technical knowledge of highway and roadway design, including horizontal and vertical geometrics, drainage, utilities, traffic signals, signing, lighting, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and specifications
• Strong understanding of AASHTO and NCDOT design standards and their application
• Experience performing quality control throughout all phases of design and plan production
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and other roadway design software
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or North Carolina transportation industry associations

Health and welfare benefits

• 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 $134,500.00 to $195,000.00. 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 August 25, 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.