Senior Transportation Project Manager
jacobsTempe (AZ)
$105,500.00 - $190,900.00
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Posted 9 days ago
jacobsTempe (AZ)
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$105,500.00 - $190,900.00
About the role
Job ID: 46039
Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States
Capabilities: Civil and Structural Office Setup: Hybrid
Salary: $105,500.00 - $190,900.00
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:
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. Why This 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 P3What You'll DoAs 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#LI-JM5#WCTRANSPORTATION Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineeringAZ 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
- Ideally, you'll also have:
- Experience in OpenRoads 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. The base salary range for this position is $105,500.00 to $190,900.00. 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 September 29, 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 CityStateCountryTempeArizonaUnited States
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