Roadway Project Manager

Transportation 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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you want to work for a company invested in you, your success and the global community - Jacobs is the place for you.  

We are looking for a driven and passionate Roadway Project Manager with municipal experience to support our growing transportation team in Tennessee . You will have the chance to work on a variety of projects from sidewalks and bikeways to large-scale infrastructure and utilize your transportation design expertise (roadway, drainage, and sitework layout, preliminary and final design, utility/coordination and client coordination) to manage projects, lead delivery teams, and build client relationships.  

You’ll be part of diverse, multi-discipline teams in the delivery of transportation planning and design projects. Your experience will give you the ability to lead tasks and/or projects, interface directly with our clients and grow our presence in the Tennessee transportation . This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career working with our established clients while supported by local and national resources, including Jacobs’ extensive network of technical experts.  

Your most impactful mission in this role is to embrace living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and equality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives. An inclusive culture with many perspectives through diverse backgrounds allows us to leverage knowledge, leadership and connection to bring forth opportunity, creativity and growth. 

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited University 
• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience with municipal DOTs and Local Government project experience  
• Previous experience serving as a project manager for transportation infrastructure projects 
• Demonstrated experience on various types of roadway design projects including design and plan development of new and rehabilitation highway projects  
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or Open Roads Designer and a variety of transportation engineering analysis and design software  
• Understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO design guidelines to transportation projects.  
• Strong analytical and time management skills  
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills 

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Tennessee (or ability to attain license within 6 months)  
• An emphasis on transportation projects with prior DOT experience in Tennessee, with knowledge and an understanding of TDOT design guidelines and standards. 

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

110,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

151,890.00

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 $110,000.00 to $151,890.00. 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 14, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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

City State Country
Chattanooga	Tennessee	United States
Knoxville	Tennessee	United States
Nashville	Tennessee	United States