Senior Transportation Project 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.
Your impact
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
Here's what you'll need

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
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $105,500.00 to $190,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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 September 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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