Deputy Design Manager - Design-Build; SE Transportation

Deputy Design 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.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve lives. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company. We continue to earn top recognition from Engineering News-Record (ENR), ranking No.1 on 2026 top 500 Design Firms list as well as other highly ranked designations in Airports, Bridges, Ports & Maritime as well as Rail & Transit.

Our Design Build Transportation practice is experiencing exciting growth and now is a great time to explore a new career with us!

As a Deputy Design Manager, you'll support the delivery of complex transportation projects across the East Region, helping clients achieve successful outcomes through design-build and other alternative delivery methods. You'll work alongside experienced project leaders and technical experts while building your leadership skills on some of the industry's most impactful transportation programs.

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to help deliver high-quality transportation solutions from pursuit through project completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional looking to take the next step toward a Design Manager role while gaining exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, business development, project delivery, and team leadership.

What you'll do

• Support the development of client relationships and assist with pursuits, qualifications packages, interviews, and business development activities
• Partner with project leadership and serve as a client contact on assigned projects to help ensure project objectives and client expectations are met
• Support the delivery of large transportation projects utilizing design-build and other alternative delivery methods, including CM/GC and progressive design-build
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders throughout project development and delivery
• Assist in leading the development of designs, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• Help manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and delivery milestones
• Support proposal development, project planning, fee estimates, and resource coordination
• Provide construction-phase support services, including responses to RFIs, submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, construction modifications, and site visits, when applicable
• Contribute to project quality efforts and support compliance with Jacobs' quality standards and project requirements
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment and support the growth and development of early career professionals
• Assist with recruiting, team-building initiatives, and the continued growth of Jacobs' transportation practice across the East Region

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects including project or program management experience
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
• Experience working on projects for state or local transportation agencies
• Familiarity with transportation project delivery, including design-build, construction support, or alternative delivery methods
• Knowledge of applicable transportation design standards and industry practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability and willingness to support transportation projects and pursuits across the East Region

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience supporting design-build transportation projects
• DBIA certification or interest in pursuing certification
• Established relationships within the transportation industry
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting the development of team members

Posted Salary Range:
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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,…