Senior Transportation Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer
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
Design smarter infrastructure. Lead transformative projects. Build the future of mobility.
Phoenix is booming and so are the opportunities to shape its future. As one of the fastest-growing metro regions in the U.S., the demand for innovative infrastructure is soaring. At Jacobs, we’re not just responding to growth. We’re driving it. Join our Phoenix/Tempe team as a Senior Transportation Project Manager and lead high-impact transportation projects that connect communities and improve lives.
Jacobs was founded in 1947 with a strong reputation in innovation, commitment to progressive engineering practices and work environment. Our talent for is over 43,000 in over 40 countries. We are driven by the motto “we do things right” and continuously vetting best practices for our people and clients. Our local team has delivered signature projects throughout the region and country.
WhyThis Role Matters
This is more than a project management job. It’s a chance to:
- Lead large-scale, multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction, locally and regionally
- Collaborate with top 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
As a key member of our team, you’ll:
- 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 Jacob’s processes
- Collaborate with global teammates to maximize digital tools and design capabilities
- Contribute to Jacobs’ mission of exceeding expectations and doing things right
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Here’s what you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- AZ Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license
- 15+ years of transportation experience, with a 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 expectations
- 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
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.
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