Project Manager – Design-Build Delivery (Highway & Bridge)

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager – Design-Build Delivery to support the continued growth of our Northeast Design-Build business. This role is ideal for a developing Design-Build leader who understands the Design-Build process and is looking to expand their experience across pursuits, design management, project delivery, commercial awareness, and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design-Build Project Delivery Support
• Support Design Managers, Project Managers, and Managers of Projects in the successful delivery of Design-Build projects.
• Carefully coordinate multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, construction support, and closeout phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Maintain project performance and support the implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
• Support Design Services During Construction (DSDC) activities
• Facilitate coordination between designers, contractors, clients, and subconsultants.
• Pursuits & Pre-Contract Services
• Support proposal development and pre-tender activities for Design-Build pursuits.
• Aid in the development of execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, risk registers, and technical proposal content.
• Coordinate pursuit deliverables and support proposal teams during procurement efforts.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across pursuits.
• Design-Build Governance & Process Improvement
• Support the development and maintenance of Design-Build standards, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Aid in project reviews, delivery assessments, and performance reporting.
• Help capture and implement lessons learned from pursuits and project execution.
• Support knowledge management initiatives across the Design-Build organization.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, joint venture partners, and internal teams.
• Support and mentor junior staff while continuing personal growth within the Design-Build organization.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and demonstrate initiative in solving project challenges.
• Develop increasing responsibility and leadership capability across project delivery functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on Design-Build projects or alternative delivery projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced project environments.
• Understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.
• Willingness to grow into increasing levels of responsibility within a Design-Build delivery organization.
• Experience supporting major Design-Build pursuits and proposal development activities.
• Experience working with highway, bridge, rail, transit, aviation, or other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to Design Services During Construction (DSDC).
• Experience coordinating designers, contractors, and clients within a Design-Build environment.
• Understanding of commercial, contractual, and project delivery considerations on large infrastructure programs.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability/desire to obtain licensure.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Understands and embraces the collaborative nature of Design-Build delivery.
• Highly organized and capable of managing complex workstreams.
• Effectively supports senior leaders across pursuits, project delivery, project reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a desire to learn.
• Has the potential to grow into future Project Management, Design Management, Commercial Management, or Design-Build leadership roles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

$130,000.00 to $176,000.00.

Schedule

Not specified.