Senior Transportation Project Lead — Hybrid Growth

Jacobs; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Montana to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects from concept through final design and construction support. The role focuses on delivering projects on time and within budget while expanding Jacobs’ presence in the Montana and Northwest region.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in transportation leadership, a Montana P.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Montana or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
• Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning, design, and project management
• Demonstrated project leadership experience on DOT or public sector transportation projects
• Experience working with MDT, cities/towns/counties, and/or local or tribal agencies in Montana strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state design standards and guidelines
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills
• Ability to travel throughout the state and region as needed to build and maintain client relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidiscipline transportation planning and design teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Serve as Project Manager for local, state, and federal transportation projects, including roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure
• Coordinate closely with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), municipalities, tribal governments, and other public‑sector clients
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, quality control, and risk management
• Support and participate in business development efforts, including proposals, client engagement, and market growth strategies in Montana and the Northwest
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and project staff
• Contribute to alternative delivery pursuits, including design build and public private partnership projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, teaming partners, and contractors throughout the region, serving as a client services lead for select clients to identify growth opportunities and new market share.

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Montana to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects from concept through final design and construction support. The role focuses on delivering projects on time and within budget while expanding Jacobs’ presence in the Montana and Northwest region.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in transportation leadership, a Montana P.E.