Rail and Transit Group Leader/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 At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. As our Rail & Transit Group Leader/ Project Manager in Chicago , you'll play a key role in growing our rail and transit practice while leading talented teams that deliver meaningful infrastructure projects across the region. This leadership role combines team development, project delivery, client engagement, and business growth. You'll help shape the future of our Chicago rail and transit team, strengthen relationships with key clients, mentor emerging leaders, and oversee the successful delivery of projects that improve how people and goods move throughout our communities. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful transportation projects, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of rail and transit professionals. Serve as a project manager and trusted advisor on complex rail and transit infrastructure projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with transit agencies, rail clients, and transportation stakeholders throughout the Chicago region. Support business development activities, including client engagement, strategic pursuits, proposals, and interviews. Oversee project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. Partner with regional and national teams to deliver integrated solutions and share best practices. Support recruiting, staff development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, inclusion, and technical excellence. Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field Professional Engineer (PE) license in IL Minimum of 10+ years of experience delivering rail and transit transportation projects Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineering professionals Strong project management experience, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships Familiarity with rail and transit agencies and transportation clients in the Chicago market Experience supporting business development, project pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills. Ideally, You'll Also Have Experience working with agencies such as CTA, Metra, Amtrak, RTA, IDOT, or other regional transportation clients 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 $135,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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 October 05, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs