Sr Project Manager - Rail/Transit

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. Your work will meaningfully improve the livability and connectivity of local communities while addressing pressing global challenges.

As part of our Rail Infrastructure team, you will play a key role in winning work and delivering high-profile transit projects in New England and across the U.S. You will administer contracts, ensure the team meets client and regulatory requirements, and foster a high-performance, collaborative environment. Additionally, you will lead business development activities, support new project acquisition, and serve as a Project Manager for various projects within a defined client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, adhering to established project delivery processes to meet scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Manage rail/transit-related engineering and project development activities, including developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Supervise support staff and ensure proper delegation of management authority, responsibility, and accountability.
• Serve as the primary client contact, both internally and externally, to maintain and strengthen relationships.
• Oversee commercial or public sector projects, including technical, contractual, budget, and schedule activities on medium to large projects.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and senior management within Jacobs and client organizations.
• Monitor project progress through project management reviews and adjust as necessary.
• Collaborate with marketing to prepare contract proposals.
• Represent Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and public hearings related to assigned projects.
• Develop, review, and confirm financial and project delivery schedules for design and construction across all disciplines.
• Participate in industry societies such as AREMA, APTA, and IEEE, with encouragement for active committee involvement and leadership roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Substantial years of experience as a Project Manager with a focus on transit and rail infrastructure projects.
• Technical knowledge of transit and rail design disciplines, including track, facilities, stations, grade crossings, rail systems, and associated railcar facilities.
• Experience with transit and commuter railroad clients in the Northeast, such as MBTA, MassDOT Rail and Transit, and Amtrak. Experience with Light Rail clients is a plus.
• Experience with outside agencies connected to client projects, including familiarity with the City of Boston PIC Commission and approvals (considered a plus).

Skills

• Engineering knowledge.
• Leadership and team management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving.

Benefits

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $190,000.00. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work while fostering in-person collaboration.