Transportation Project Manager

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

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 solving the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. Our Transportation team partners with state DOTs, municipalities, tribal governments, and federal agencies to deliver roads, highways, bridges, wildlife connectivity projects, and multimodal solutions that improve communities and connectivity across Montana and the Northwest.

As a Transportation Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role delivering complex transportation projects across Montana and the Northwest and growing our transportation portfolio. You will plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of transportation projects from concept development through final design and construction support while helping grow Jacobs’ transportation presence in the region.

In this role you'll

• 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field [tealhq.com]
• 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

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 $137,200.00 to $240,100.00. 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.

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.