Deputy Program Manager - Transportation

Job Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. If you’re driven by technical excellence, energized by complexity, and excited about impacting transportation infrastructure across Virginia, the East Region and even on a national stage, this is your opportunity! We’re seeking a Deputy Program Manager who excels at leading multiple projects within a coordinated framework.

• Provide top‑tier technical leadership on complex structural and transportation projects—including design build and alternative delivery programs.
• Support oversight of multiple concurrent bridge and transportation projects.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, from visioning and planning to execution, risk management, and successful closeout.
• Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure technical excellence and contract compliance across projects.
• Direct high‑performing project teams, guiding staffing, scheduling, budget control, quality, and safety while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with VDOT and other state/local agencies.
• Anticipate client needs, deliver unmatched service, and position Jacobs for continued repeat business.
• Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, and presentations that shape our future pipeline.
• Represent Jacobs in client meetings, industry events, and public forums as a respected project and technical leader.
• Identify emerging opportunities and help chart the future of our structural bridge practice at the local, regional, and national level.
• Support Project Manager’s with staffing strategies, scope management, schedule recovery, and budget performance.
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of bridge engineers across our organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Significant experience in structural engineering, design management, and project management with a focus on bridge or complex structures.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Established relationships with VDOT or other state/local agencies.
• Proven success as a Project Manager on transportation projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of VDOT standards, practices, and design procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• A strong professional network and active involvement in industry organizations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects for a variety of transportation clients.

Our health and welfare benefits include 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.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. This reflects our commitment to flexibility and collaboration.

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.