Senior Construction Project Manager - Transportation Infrastructure
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering, Site Manager
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 impactWe are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager - to oversee and manage large transportation infrastructure construction projects and construction management teams in the Texas area.
Jacobs is ranked #1 in the world by ENR for Program Management. We provide a full service offering to our clients from planning and design through construction.
The Senior Construction Project Manager (CPM) will work with our Business Leaders to plan and manage our Texas transportation Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) organization, actively work on large transportation infrastructure projects in a Senior PM position and work with our sales organization in growing our PM/CM transportation business.
On projects, the Senior CPM will be responsible for careful planning, effective communication, and proactive risk management to mitigate or eliminate project risks that threaten the construction schedule, budget, safety, or quality. You’ll work with the program leadership and the client in development and execution of the overall construction approach and resource allocation of manpower and support resources required to meet the delivery needs.
Key accountabilities include eliminating/reducing financial surprises, improving clarity around performance expectations, establishing focus on project performance and delivering to expectations, focus on improving gaps in margin and operations performance and drive to achieve a state of quality control rigor and consistency.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for progress and growth.
Here’s what you'll need- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.
- 15 plus years’ of progressively challenging leadership experience on major infrastructure construction projects performing project management, project controls, procurement services and construction management for transportation infrastructure projects.
- Experience in business development.
- Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics, and a proven history leading project delivery teams to successfully meet client expectations
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in the creation and procurement of new and repeat consulting work.
- Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams.
- PE and/or CCM certification
- Texas Department of Transportation experience
- Experience with other transportation municipalities within Texas
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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)…
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