Structure/Bridge Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects across Michigan and Ohio, coordinating with public-sector clients and multidisciplinary teams for delivering impactful programs.

You will drive delivery from pursuit through completion, balancing technical leadership, client engagement, and business development in a dynamic Midwest setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license in Michigan or Ohio or ability to obtain through comity.
• Experience managing transportation infrastructure projects focused on bridges/structures in Michigan and/or Ohio.
• Proven track record leading project teams, managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Experience with state/local transportation agencies/DOT clients in MI and/or OH.
• Strong knowledge of bridge design, rehabilitation, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Active involvement in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and bridge 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.
• Serve as advisor to state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Build and strengthen client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

PE license (MI/OH)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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.