Manager of Projects- Transportation Market

Manager Of Projects (MoP) - Transportation Market

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.

Are you ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of transportation in Colorado? Jacobs is seeking a dynamic Manager Of Projects (MoP) to join our West Central Region team in Denver. This is your opportunity to take the next bold step in your careermentoring project managers, driving strategic growth, and delivering high-impact infrastructure solutions.

What You'll Do

As a MoP for our Transportation Market, you'll be a key member of our local leadership team, directly supervising Project Managers and guiding them toward professional and financial success. You'll foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence while helping deliver projects that improve mobility and quality of life.

Your leadership will span :

• Mentoring & Coaching : Develop PMs' skills in budgeting, scoping, execution, risk management and client engagement
• Project Delivery : Assist PM's and project teams in navigating our internal processes to ensure a successful project delivery to the client
• Project Oversight : Lead monthly reviews, risk assessments, and quality planning
• Strategic Growth : Partner with Client Account Managers (CAMs) and Department Leaders (DLs) on market strategy, staffing, and succession planning
• Financial Performance : Drive gross margin results, manage change and cash flow, and ensure accurate forecasting
• Client Impact : Support strategic pursuits, pricing strategies, and client satisfaction feedback

Here's what you'll need :

Proven experience in project management within a consulting engineering environment

Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness

Expertise in contracts, risk management, and project execution

Exceptional organizational and leadership skills

Familiarity with transportation clients and market dynamics

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Professional registration (PE or equivalent)

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, one floating holiday, 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 $168,000.00 to $275,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 10, 2025. 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

Denver, Colorado, United States