Project Manager - Highway

Location

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#45801

Industry

Transportation

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.

Your impact

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure across New Jersey and the Northeast. As a Highway Project Manager, you will lead impactful roadway and highway improvement projects that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for communities. This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex transportation projects from concept development through final design and construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and building strong client relationships. If you are passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and advancing your career with a global industry leader, we would love to hear from you.

As a key member of our transportation team, you will manage highway and roadway projects through all phases of development, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, support business development efforts, and provide technical and strategic guidance on transportation initiatives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions for public sector clients.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Experience delivering projects for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), county agencies, or municipal transportation clients

• Experience managing and delivering highway and roadway infrastructure projects including compiling Reports, development of specifications, QA/QC reviews of plans, and development of cost estimates.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams

• Knowledge of transportation design standards, project delivery processes, and client coordination

• Experience in compiling technical writeups and graphics ideas for proposal pursuits to clients throughout NJ.

• Proficiency with standard office and engineering software tools

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

• PMP Certification

• Experience supporting transportation-focused business development and client relationship management

• Experience with CADD software and the ability to view and modify CADD drawings

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

180,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

195,000.00

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 $180,000.00 to $195,000.00. 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 November 22, 2023. 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.

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