Senior Transportation Project Manager

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in the Phoenix/Tempe area to lead large-scale, multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction. You will collaborate with top engineers and project managers to deliver client-focused solutions and advance Jacobs’ mission in the Southwest.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and proactive client engagement, with a hybrid in-office/remote work model and opportunities to influence business strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• AZ PE license required or in process.
• 15+ years transportation design experience including roadways, bridges, drainage, traffic and/or transit.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex transportation and transit design projects.
• Lead design teams to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Solve technical challenges with ingenuity and strategic thinking.
• Select and manage subconsultant teams.
• Support business development and client engagement across Arizona and the Southwest.
• Coordinate, conduct and manage project meetings.
• Ensure quality control and assurance per Jacobs processes.
• Collaborate with global teammates to maximize digital tools and design capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Strategic thinking

OpenRoads Designer

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

AZ Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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

Design smarter infrastructure. Lead transformative projects. Build the future of mobility.

Phoenix is booming and so are the opportunities to shape its future. As one of the fastest-growing metro regions in the U.S., the demand for innovative infrastructure is soaring. At Jacobs, we’re not just responding to growth. We’re driving it. Join our Phoenix/Tempe team as a Senior Transportation Project Manager and lead high-impact transportation projects that connect communities and improve lives.

Jacobs was founded in 1947 with a strong reputation in innovation, commitment to progressive engineering practices and work environment. Our talent for is over 43,000 in over 40 countries. We are driven by the motto “we do things right” and continuously vetting best practices for our people and clients. Our local team has delivered signature projects throughout the region and country.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a project management job. It’s a chance to

• Lead large-scale, multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction, locally and regionally
• Collaborate with top engineers and project managers in a dynamic, client-facing environment
• Influence business strategy and drive innovation across the Southwest
• Expand client interface, relationships, and understanding
• Grow professionally while mentoring junior engineers and shaping the next generation of engineers
• Work on traditional and alternative delivery projects, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, and P3

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our team, you’ll

• Manage complex transportation and transit design projects
• Lead design teams to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Solve technical challenges with ingenuity and strategic thinking
• Select and subconsultant team
• Support business development and client engagement across Arizona and the Southwest
• Coordinate, conduct and manage project meetings
• Ensure quality control and assurance actions per Jacob’s processes
• Collaborate with global teammates to maximize digital tools and design capabilities
• Contribute to Jacobs’ mission of exceeding expectations and doing things right

#WCTRANSPORTATION

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• AZ Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license
• 15+ years of transportation experience, with a focus on roadway, bridge, drainage, traffic, and/or transit design
• 10-15 years of project management experience in transportation design
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical and team coordination skills
• Experience with ADOT, county and municipal projects
• Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience in OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, AutoCAD, and MicroStation DOT delivery expectations
• Recognition as a transportation industry thought leader
• Experience with multi-discipline infrastructure design and construction
• Proven success with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CMAR, P3)
• Established client relationships in Arizona
• Seasoned experience with ADOT engineering construction package delivery

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 $105,500.00 to $190,900.00. 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.

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.