Senior Transportation Project Manager

Overview

Senior Transportation Project Manager role in the Phoenix/Tempe area. Lead high-impact transportation projects that connect communities and improve lives. This position supports Jacobs’ mission to deliver innovative infrastructure and public-safety outcomes while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience; discuss specifics with your recruiter.

• Lead large-scale, multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction, locally and regionally
• Collaborate with 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
• 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 Jacobs’ processes
• Collaborate with global teammates to maximize digital tools and design capabilities
• Contribute to Jacobs’ mission of exceeding expectations and doing things right

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• AZ Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license
• 15+ years of transportation experience, with 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

• Experience in Open Roads Designer, InRoads, AutoCAD, and Micro Station DOT delivery
• 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

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the option to purchase company stock. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, pay is determined by work location and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on December 11, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. We value collaboration and support hybrid work arrangements that balance office and remote work to deliver the best results.

If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.