Senior Design Manager - Ports and Maritime

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to support delivery of a nationally significant coastal resilience and flood protection program. Based in Houston, this role provides senior leadership across all design phases for a complex, multi-billion dollar infrastructure program delivered using Design Build and Progressive Design Build models. The Senior Design Manager leads multi-disciplinary teams, manages engineering partners, and works closely with construction teams to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development for large scale flood gate, marine, and heavy civil infrastructure
• Integrate civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, marine, and environmental designs
• Manage design execution, schedules, budgets, and phased deliverables
• Collaborate with construction partners on constructability, sequencing, and risk reduction
• Oversee design subconsultants to ensure quality, coordination, and performance
• Champion BIM enabled and digital delivery approaches
• Communicate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders on design progress and technical decisions
• Mentor and develop engineers while fostering a collaborative and safety focused culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, Master’s preferred
• 15 or more years of experience delivering major infrastructure design projects
• Proven leadership on Design Build or alternative delivery projects valued at $500 million or more
• Experience with marine infrastructure, ports, heavy civil works, and large MEICA systems
• Strong experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
• Hands-on experience with BIM and digital engineering tools
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organized with strong problem solving and decision making ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensure
• Experience with flood gates or storm surge barrier systems

Benefits

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $144,600.00 to $225,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on April 27, 2026.