Design Build Design Manager
About the role
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. If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs and let’s build a brighter future together.
Jacobs is much more than a traditional engineering company, consistently receiving high rankings from Engineering News‑Record (ENR) in categories such as Top Transportation Design Firms, Top Highway Design Firms, Top Bridge Design Firms, and an overall #1 ranking in Top 100 Pure Designer.
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Design/Build Design Manager to lead transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest. This role is central to delivering innovative design‑build and other alternative‑delivery solutions that drive excellence for our clients and strengthen the communities we serve. Supported by local and national resources—including Jacobs’ extensive network of technical experts—you will work with our geographical leadership to strengthen our competitive presence and deliver quality work.
By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to utilize your transportation design and/or construction management expertise to serve as a lead on exciting, large‑scale infrastructure projects. The final candidate could be located in Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Milwaukee, WI; or Madison, WI.
Responsibilities
- Build upon existing and new client relationships to organize and develop teams to pursue planning, consulting, design, and alternative delivery work.
- Assist Sales Teams in identifying opportunities, developing qualifications packages, and attending interviews.
- Work closely with clients and act as the company’s main point of contact on assigned projects and/or clients to ensure expectations are identified and met.
- Oversee the delivery of large‑scale Design‑Build and other alternative delivery transportation projects (such as CM/GC and PDB).
- Use technical expertise to lead project teams in the development of design and project documentation by providing overall direction, coordinating with external stakeholders, internal team members, and subcontractors.
- Provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce project costs, adding value by applying proven project‑management techniques.
- Deliver large, complex and/or multiple projects on time, within budget, and per contracted scope.
- Draft, coordinate, and manage proposals, staffing plans, project delivery budgets/fee documents, progress schedules, and project delivery schedules to meet deliverable milestones and commitments.
- Provide office‑environment‑based construction phase services (where scope‑applicable), including coordinating Jacobs’ responses to RFIs, submittal and shop drawing reviews, construction modification documents, and site visits.
- Be responsible for the overall quality of project deliverables in adherence with Jacobs’ rigorous Quality Program; manage and enhance project quality by providing ideas and suggestions to improve team effectiveness and project activities.
- Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative team culture and mentor emerging professionals.
- Ability to recruit additional design team