Senior Contracts Manager - Rail and Transit

Senior Contracts 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.

The Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP) is transforming stations across the country to improve accessibility throughout Amtrak's intercity rail network. Supporting this nationally significant infrastructure initiative, this role will be part of a Joint Venture between AECOM and Jacobs that provides program delivery and procurement services to Amtrak.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead complex engineering and construction procurements that directly support large-scale rail and transportation infrastructure improvements nationwide. In this role, you will partner closely with program leadership, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing approaches, manage high-value contracts, and drive successful procurement outcomes from planning through closeout.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of complex construction and engineering contracts ranging from $500K to more than $250M, including solicitation development, contractor negotiations, subcontract administration, risk analysis, change order management, and supplier relationship management. This role requires someone who can confidently negotiate sophisticated commercial terms, interpret technical scopes and drawings, and navigate federal procurement requirements including FAR, FRA grant compliance, and Davis-Bacon regulations.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction procurement expertise, strong commercial instincts, and the ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization while supporting critical infrastructure programs that improve accessibility and mobility nationwide. The final candidate could be located anywhere within the U.S. including but not limited to: Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA, Morristown, NJ, New York, New York, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington D.C., Reston or Richmond Virginia, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Madison or Milwaukee, WI, Dallas or Austin, TX, Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, Tampa, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Boston, MA, Irvine, San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA or Seattle Washington. This role will require travel approximately 30% of the time.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience (15+ years' of experience)
• Substantial years of experience in construction, transportation, engineering, or infrastructure procurement
• Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering or construction contracts and subcontracting activities
• Strong knowledge of federal procurement regulations including FAR and 2 CFR 200
• Experience negotiating complex contract terms, pricing structures, and supplier agreements
• Ability to interpret technical scopes of work, specifications, and engineering drawings
• Experience with SAP/Ariba and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within large infrastructure, transportation, or rail programs preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time

Ideally, you'll also have:

• CPM certification or advanced degree
• Extensive project management and process improvement leadership experience

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 $140,000.00 to $185,000.00. 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 May 11, 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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Locations:

• Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - United States
• Morristown - New Jersey - United States
• New York - New York - United States
• Baltimore - Maryland - United States
• Washington - District of Columbia - United States
• Reston - Virginia - United States
• Richmond - Virginia - United States
• Chicago - Illinois - United States
• Columbus - Ohio - United States
• Madison - Wisconsin - United States
• Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United States
• Dallas - Texas - United States
• Austin - Texas - United States
• Jacksonville - Florida - United States
• Tampa - Florida - United States
• Las Vegas - Nevada - United States
• Boston - Massachusetts - United States
• Irvine - California - United States
• San Francisco - California - United States
• Los Angeles - California - United States
• Seattle - Washington - United States
• Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States
• Atlanta - Georgia - United States