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Structure/Bridge Project Manager

Jacobs

Cincinnati, OHJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location
Cincinnati, OH
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Michigan Or Ohio PE License Or ComityBachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs seeks an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead bridge and transportation infrastructure projects across Michigan and Ohio. The role combines multidisciplinary project delivery, public-sector client engagement, team mentorship, and business development. The final candidate may be located in Detroit, Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Transportation Project ManagementBridge Project ManagementProject Team LeadershipBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBridge DesignBridge RehabilitationTransportation Project DeliveryAASHTO LRFD Bridge Design SpecificationsCommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadershipProfessional Organization InvolvementBusiness Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil EngineeringMichigan or Ohio PE License or ComityTransportation Project Management ExperienceMichigan or Ohio DOT Agency ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Civil Engineering

Full job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative transportation solutions that connect communities and improve mobility. We're seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects across Michigan and Ohio while partnering with public-sector clients on some of the region's most impactful programs.

As a key member of our Transportation team, you'll lead multidisciplinary project delivery, foster client relationships, mentor emerging talent, and help drive continued growth throughout the Midwest. This is an excellent opportunity for a project manager who enjoys balancing technical leadership, client engagement, and business development while working alongside some of the industry's most respected transportation professionals.

What You'll Do

  • Manage transportation and bridge infrastructure projects from pursuit through delivery.

  • Lead project teams to successfully deliver quality work on schedule and within budget.

  • Develop scopes, budgets, work plans, contracts, and project execution strategies.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants across all phases of project delivery.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.

  • Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new opportunities.

  • Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development efforts.

  • Mentor and develop project engineers and technical staff.

  • Ensure project compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and industry best practices.

The final candidate could be located in Detroit, MI or Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati, OH.

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  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or Ohio, or ability to obtain through comity.

  • Experience managing transportation infrastructure projects with a focus on bridges and structures in Michigan and/or Ohio

  • Proven success leading project teams, managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

  • Experience working with state and local transportation agencies, including DOT clients in Michigan and/or Ohio

  • Strong understanding of bridge design, rehabilitation, and transportation project delivery.

  • Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

  • Active involvement in professional organizations and industry associations.

  • Ability to travel periodically within the region for client meetings and project needs.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

  • Advanced degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Experience supporting project pursuits, strategic growth initiatives, and business development activities.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,086 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$91–130K/yr105 salary ranges
  • US median$30–43/hr206 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 243 open Civil Engineer jobs in Ohio and 5,086 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,139 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,962 of the 5,086 open Civil Engineer jobs (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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