Highway​/Roadway Project Manager

Highway/Roadway Project Manager

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Highway/Roadway Project Manager for our Des Moines, Iowa office. The role involves planning, directing, and executing transportation projects, overseeing multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating with the Iowa Department of Transportation, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and budget.

$ – $ per year

You will lead transportation project teams from concept to construction, manage project budgets and timelines, coordinate with clients and public stakeholders, develop technical presentations, and mentor junior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the State of Iowa
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Progressive experience as an engineer and project manager in the transportation design field
• Relationships and experience delivering projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation infrastructure projects
• Strong client-facing project manager skills and ability to assemble a team
• Skilled in delivering technical presentations to stakeholders
• Self‑starter initiative and ability to work independently
• Well‑rounded technical design skills across contributing disciplines

• 15+ years of experience in transportation planning or a closely related field
• Experience delivering projects for the South Dakota Department of Transportation and licensure in South Dakota or ability to obtain it
• Experience with Bentley design software such as Open Roads Designer
• Experience assisting with business development efforts
• Interest and ability to mentor junior level staff

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock purchase options. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may qualify for merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

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 December 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and hybrid working. Employees may split their week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.