Highway​/Roadway Project Manager

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Des Moines, Iowa (preferred) or Omaha, Nebraska. Role located at Des Moines office.

At Jacobs, we are 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… What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. As a Highway/Roadway Project Manager in our Des Moines, Iowa office, you’ll bring your expertise, intuition and leadership forward to plan, direct and execute our transportation project portfolio in Iowa.

You’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects with high technical complexity from concept through detailed design and construction services.

• 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, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to clients, agencies, and the public
• Demonstrated progressive experience as an engineer and a project manager in the transportation design field
• Brings relationships and experience delivering projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation infrastructure projects
• Strong client‑facing project manager with skills delivering design projects and can bring a team together
• Skilled in developing and delivering technical presentations to stakeholders, regulatory agencies and/or the public
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as a self‑starter
• Well‑rounded technical design skills encompassing all 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 professional licensure in South Dakota or ability to obtain licensure
• Experience utilizing Bentley design software such as Open Roads Designer
• Experience in assisting with business development efforts
• Ability and interest in mentoring junior level staff

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

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

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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 on December 19, 2025. The position is open for at least 3 days.