Design Build Transportation Design Manager

Design Build Transportation 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 some of the nation's most complex and transformative transportation infrastructure projects. We're seeking an experienced Design Build Transportation Design Manager
to lead the design delivery of major highway and bridge projects across the U.S. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a transportation professional who thrives in fast-paced alternative delivery environments and is passionate about building strong teams, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.

As a Design Manager
, you will play a critical role in the successful execution of large-scale Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3/PPP) projects, working closely with contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex transportation solutions that improve mobility and strengthen communities.

• Lead the overall planning, coordination, and delivery of design for large, complex transportation projects, including Design-Build and P3/PPP pursuits and contracts.
• Serve as the primary design leadership representative with clients, contractors, owner representatives, and key project stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams across multiple offices, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution in a high-performance environment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while maintaining alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations.
• Partner with project controls and scheduling teams to monitor performance, analyze earned value metrics, and proactively address project challenges.
• Ensure the highest standards of technical quality, design coordination, and project delivery excellence.
• Develop project execution strategies, staffing plans, and resource allocations to support successful project outcomes.
• Lead and mentor project engineers, discipline leads, and technical staff to foster project success and professional growth.
• Drive effective communication among design, construction, and project management teams throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Review and validate project schedules, financial performance, and delivery milestones across all disciplines.
• Identify scope changes and evaluate potential impacts on project delivery, budget, and client agreements.
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement, strategic planning, interviews, and proposal presentations.
• Represent Jacobs at client meetings, industry events, project reviews, and public presentations.
• Collaborate with transportation leaders across the company to support the continued growth of Jacobs' national Design-Build practice.

• Proven success leading complex transportation design programs in alternative delivery environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams while balancing technical excellence, schedule commitments, and financial performance.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced project environments where innovation and problem-solving are critical.

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• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex, multidisciplinary transportation design projects.
• Experience…