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Jacobs

Senior Roadway Project Manager (The Carolinas)

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A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.

$105,638 / year median in North Carolina

+6% projected growth

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, strengthen communities, and create lasting value. As a Senior Roadway Project Manager, you'll join a collaborative team focused on delivering complex roadway and highway infrastructure projects across North Carolina while helping clients solve their most critical transportation challenges. In this role, you'll lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive project delivery, and build trusted relationships with transportation clients throughout the state. You'll be responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while supporting business development efforts, mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth of Jacobs' transportation practice in North Carolina. What you'll do Lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and highway infrastructure projects from concept through construction Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and financial performance Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to successfully deliver project objectives Develop project work plans, staffing strategies, fee estimates, and schedules Oversee project delivery to ensure compliance with NCDOT, local agency, and AASHTO standards Manage subconsultants and support technical quality throughout project development and plan production Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project partners Support business development activities, including opportunity tracking, proposal development, interviews, and presentations Mentor and support the professional growth of team members Collaborate with internal teams to advance Jacobs' transportation services across North Carolina Promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, sustainability, and client service Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within six months Significant experience managing transportation infrastructure projects Experience tracking project invoicing, including billable hours, expenses, and project milestones Proven experience working with NCDOT, municipal agencies, counties, MPOs/RPOs, and other transportation clients Willingness to travel occasionally throughout North Carolina for project-related meetings and client engagements Ideally, you'll also have 12+ years of experience managing transportation infrastructure projects Established client relationships with NCDOT and local transportation agencies across North Carolina Experience leading project delivery and client engagement activities Strong proposal development and technical writing skills Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills Technical knowledge of highway and roadway design, including horizontal and vertical geometrics, drainage, utilities, traffic signals, signing, lighting, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and specifications Strong understanding of AASHTO and NCDOT design standards and their application Experience performing quality control throughout all phases of design and plan production Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and other roadway design software Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or North Carolina transportation industry associations LI-KD1 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.