Structure/Bridge Project Manager

Jacobs; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (paid time off)

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Jacobs in the Midwest seeks an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead complex bridge and transportation infrastructure programs across Michigan and Ohio. You will manage pursuit through delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate with public-sector clients to advance mobility and resilience.

You will develop scopes, budgets, and execution plans, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and build trusted relationships with DOTs and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license in Michigan or Ohio, or comity eligibility.
• Experience leading transportation projects focused on bridges/structures in MI and/or OH.
• Proven track record in leading teams, budgets, schedules and client expectations.
• Experience with state/local transportation agencies including DOTs in MI/OH.
• Strong knowledge of bridge design, rehab and project delivery.
• Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD specifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Active involvement in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and bridge infrastructure projects from pursuit through delivery.
• Lead project teams to deliver quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Develop scopes, budgets, work plans, contracts, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants across all phases of project delivery.
• Serve as trusted advisor to state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development efforts.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure project compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Project management

Bridge engineering

Budgeting

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in MI or OH (or via comity)

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 connect communities and improve mobility.

We're seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects across Michigan and Ohio while partnering with public-sector clients on some of the region's most impactful programs.

As a key member of our Transportation team, you'll lead multidisciplinary project delivery, foster client relationships, mentor emerging talent, and help drive continued growth throughout the Midwest. This is an excellent opportunity for a project manager who enjoys balancing technical leadership, client engagement, and business development while working alongside some of the industry's most respected transportation professionals.

What You'll Do

• Manage transportation and bridge infrastructure projects from pursuit through delivery.
• Lead project teams to successfully deliver quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Develop scopes, budgets, work plans, contracts, and project execution strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants across all phases of project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development efforts.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure project compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and industry best practices.

The final candidate could be located in Detroit, MI or Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati, OH.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or Ohio, or ability to obtain through comity.
• Experience managing transportation infrastructure projects with a focus on bridges and structures in Michigan and/or Ohio
• Proven success leading project teams, managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Experience working with state and local transportation agencies, including DOT clients in Michigan and/or Ohio
• Strong understanding of bridge design, rehabilitation, and transportation project delivery.
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Active involvement in professional organizations and industry associations.
• Ability to travel periodically within the region for client meetings and project needs.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience supporting project pursuits, strategic growth initiatives, and business development activities.

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 $130,000.00 to $165,000.00. 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 October 14, 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.