Senior Roadway Project Manager (The Carolinas)

Posted 17 days ago

jacobsCharlotte (NC)

Transportation Engineers Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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Manager

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$134,500.00 - $195,000.00

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About the role

Job ID: 44270

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Capabilities: Project Management Office Setup: Hybrid

Salary: $134,500.00 - $195,000.00

Company: JacobsAt 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: At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, strengthen communities, and create lasting value. As a Senior Roadway Project Manager, you'll join a collaborative team focused on delivering complex roadway and highway infrastructure projects across North Carolina while helping clients solve their most critical transportation challenges. In this role, you'll lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive project delivery, and build trusted relationships with transportation clients throughout the state. You'll be responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while supporting business development efforts, mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth of Jacobs' transportation practice in North Carolina.

What you'll do:

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and highway infrastructure projects from concept through construction
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and financial performance
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to successfully deliver project objectives
Develop project work plans, staffing strategies, fee estimates, and schedules
Oversee project delivery to ensure compliance with NCDOT, local agency, and AASHTO standards
Manage subconsultants and support technical quality throughout project development and plan production
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project partners
Support business development activities, including opportunity tracking, proposal development, interviews, and presentations
Mentor and support the professional growth of team members
Collaborate with internal teams to advance Jacobs' transportation services across North Carolina
Promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, sustainability, and client service
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within six months
Significant experience managing transportation infrastructure projects
Experience tracking project invoicing, including billable hours, expenses, and project milestones
Proven experience working with NCDOT, municipal agencies, counties, MPOs/RPOs, and other transportation clients
Willingness to travel occasionally throughout North Carolina for project-related meetings and client engagements
Ideally, you'll also have 12+ years of experience managing transportation infrastructure projects
Established client relationships with NCDOT and local transportation agencies across North Carolina
Experience leading project delivery and client engagement activities
Strong proposal development and technical writing skills
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Technical knowledge of highway and roadway design, including horizontal and vertical geometrics, drainage, utilities, traffic signals, signing, lighting, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and specifications
Strong understanding of AASHTO and NCDOT design standards and their application
Experience performing quality control throughout all phases of design and plan production
Experience with Micro
Station, OpenRoads Designer, and other roadway design software

Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or North Carolina transportation industry associations#LI-KD1Our 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 $134,500.00 to $195,000.00. 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 August 25, 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 CityStateCountryRaleighNorth CarolinaUnited States GreenvilleSouth CarolinaUnited States CharlotteNorth CarolinaUnited StatesCaryNorth CarolinaUnited States

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