Senior Transportation Project Manager

Market Transportation

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We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

Our St. Louis, Missouri team is seeking a creative, highly motivated Transportation Senior Project Manager to market and lead the delivery of local and regional projects. The Transportation Group in St. Louis is comprised of a comprehensive group of professionals who are industry leaders with the ability to work on a variety of projects. Project types range from large design/build infrastructure projects to traditional projects within the government and commercial sector. We are currently focused on delivery and pursuit of several I-70 projects between St. Louis and Kansas City, supporting a statewide $3B program for MoDOT.

The candidate will lead a transportation design team, oversee all aspects of highway design projects, and assist with business development opportunities.

Job responsibilities in this role include:

• Responsible for the quality of project work performed, client service, utilization of staff, marketing, contract management, billing collection, and project profitability for transportation projects

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of transportation projects to ensure that goals and objectives of these projects are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters

• Establishes work plan, fee estimate and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of the project, and works with department managers regarding assignment of project personnel

• Subconsultant management

• Confirms roadway and highway design meets local (State, County or City) or AASHTO standards at both conceptual and final design levels.

• Maintains positive relationships with current and past clients as assigned

• Assists in the development and execution of local marketing and business development

• Researches and tracks future project opportunities

• Initiates and reviews proposals; Participates in interviews and presentations

• Occasional travel for project related tasks

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (MS preferred) from an accredited university with an emphasis in roadway design is required

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in roadway design / project management is required

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is required

• Exercise sound judgment in the evaluation, selection and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria within the discipline

• Established local client relationships and has experience on Missouri LPA, MoDOT and/or St. Louis County projects preferred, along with an understanding of policies and procedures of these agencies

• Actively engaged in professional organizations

• Technical understanding of highway/roadway design standards including horizontal and vertical geometrics, drainage, traffic signals, signing, lighting and cross sections

• Working knowledge of CAD systems - MicroStation, Geopak, and InRoads.

• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skill

• Promote Jacobs quality control practices through all phases of design and plans production

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 130,900.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 190,000.00

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, 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 $130,900.00 to $190,000.00. 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 23, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

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