Senior Transportation Project Manager

Design smarter infrastructure. Lead transformative projects. Build the future of mobility.

Phoenix is booming and so are the opportunities to shape its future. As one of the fastest-growing metro regions in the U.S., the demand for innovative infrastructure is soaring. At Jacobs, we’re not just responding to growth. We’re driving it. Join our Phoenix/Tempe team as a Senior Transportation Project Manager and lead high-impact transportation projects that connect communities and improve lives.

Jacobs was founded in 1947 with a strong reputation in innovation, commitment to progressive engineering practices and work environment. Our talent for is over 43,000 in over 40 countries. We are driven by the motto "we do things right" and continuously vetting best practices for our people and clients. Our local team has delivered signature projects throughout the region and country.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a project management job. It’s a chance to:

• Lead large-scale, multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction, locally and regionally

• Collaborate with top engineers and project managers in a dynamic, client-facing environment

• Influence business strategy and drive innovation across the Southwest

• Expand client interface, relationships, and understanding

• Grow professionally while mentoring junior engineers and shaping the next generation of engineers

• Work on traditional and alternative delivery projects, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, and P3

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our team, you’ll:

• Manage complex transportation and transit design projects

• Lead design teams to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations

• Solve technical challenges with ingenuity and strategic thinking

• Select and subconsultant team

• Support business development and client engagement across Arizona and the Southwest

• Coordinate, conduct and manage project meetings

• Ensure quality control and assurance actions per Jacob’s processes

• Collaborate with global teammates to maximize digital tools and design capabilities

• Contribute to Jacobs’ mission of exceeding expectations and doing things right

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• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• AZ Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license

• 15+ years of transportation experience, with a focus on roadway, bridge, drainage, traffic, and/or transit design

• 10-15 years of project management experience in transportation design

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical and team coordination skills

• Experience with ADOT, county and municipal projects

• Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience in OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, AutoCAD, and MicroStation DOT delivery expectations

• Recognition as a transportation industry thought leader

• Experience with multi-discipline infrastructure design and construction

• Proven success with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CMAR, P3)

• Established client relationships in Arizona

• Seasoned experience with ADOT engineering construction package delivery

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.