Design Build Transportation Design Manager Job at Jacobs in Los Angeles

Design Build Transportation Design Manager

Jacobs is seeking a Design Build Transportation Design Manager to lead and coordinate complex transportation design projects.

Base Pay Range

USD $200,000 – $350,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Overall coordination and delivery of design on large complex alternative delivery projects including Design‑Build and PPP.
• Maintain relationships with contractors, owner representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate multidisciplinary staff in a high‑intensity environment, often involving multi‑office execution.
• Work with project controls and scheduling staff to manage project performance, analyze earned value, and ensure goals are met within time and budget constraints.
• Responsible for overall quality and coordination of work, client interface, utilization of staff, reputation, and profitability.
• Establish work plans and multidisciplinary staffing for each project phase, arranging recruitment or assignment of personnel.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project engineers, engineers, and technicians to ensure progress on schedule and budget.
• Participate in interviews and presentations to support growth of the Design‑Build practice nationally.
• Maintain positive relationships with current and past clients.
• Represent Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects.
• Develop, review, and confirm financial and project delivery schedules for design and construction phases.
• Identify causes for project revisions and determine billability.
• Ensure compliance with contract agreements, exercising rigorous cost control.
• Provide leadership, interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of large scope and complex projects.
• Assist Group Manager in developing new business and marketing to potential and existing clients.
• Collaborate with subgroups, clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, other consultants, and professional organizations.
• Attend meetings, make presentations, and respond to questions.
• Cooperate closely with staff in other departments and offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in complex multi‑discipline highway project design management, including at least one Design‑Build and/or PPP design manager role.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.).

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range is $200,000 – $350,000 per year. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a company stock purchase program, deferred compensation options, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy. Full‑time salaried/exempt employees enjoy seven paid holidays, a floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock awards.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment. We value collaboration and encourage hybrid work.