Senior Transportation 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

Lead the Way to Smarter, Safer, More Connected Communities

At Jacobs, we’re not just building roads—we’re building the future. From thriving communities to healthy cities, our work transforms lives. If you're ready to lead bold infrastructure projects and shape Utah’s transportation landscape, this is your opportunity.

As a Senior Transportation Project Manager , you’ll be the driving force behind high-impact projects and strategic growth. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, cultivate client relationships, and deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference. This is your chance to bring vision, leadership, and technical excellence to a company that invests in your success.

What You’ll Do:

•Lead teams through all phases of project delivery—from planning to closeout

•Ensure scope, schedule, and budget targets are met while exceeding client expectations

•Champion health, safety, quality, and risk management across every project

•Drive business development efforts, from client engagement to contract negotiations

•Oversee roadway, highway, and traffic engineering designs

•Provide technical guidance and quality oversight

•Develop creative solutions tailored to client and site needs

•Strengthen relationships with UDOT and other key Utah agencies

We empower our people to deliver bold solutions for everyday living. With a hybrid work model and a culture of collaboration, you’ll have the flexibility and support to thrive.

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Here's what you'll need

•15+ years of transportation or Utah state government project management experience

•Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

•Utah Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

•Proven leadership of multi-discipline infrastructure design and construction teams

•Strong networks and relationships in the Utah transportation , including existing and potential clients and other consulting firms.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

119,800.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

200,000.00

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 $119,800.00 to $200,000.00. 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 February 24, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Holladay	Utah	United States