Roadway/Highway Project Manager

Jacobs Engineering Ireland; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tempe is seeking a Highway/Roadway Project Manager to lead large-scale transportation projects. This role involves managing design teams, solving technical challenges, and supporting client engagement across Arizona. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of transportation experience, holds a PE license, and is proficient in design tools like OpenRoads Designer. This position offers an opportunity to influence innovation and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation experience, with a focus on roadway and/or transit design.
• 2-5 years of project management experience in transportation design.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex roadway and transit design projects.
• Lead planning and design teams to meet schedules and budgets.
• Solve technical challenges with creativity and strategic thinking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

MicroStation

Job description

Design smarter infrastructure. Lead transformative projects. Build the future of mobility.

Phoenix is booming and so are the opportunities to shape its future. As one of the fastest-growing metro regions in the U.S., the demand for innovative infrastructure is soaring. At Jacobs, we’re not just responding to growth. We’re driving it. Join our Phoenix/Tempe team as a Highway/Roadway Project Manager and lead high-impact transportation projects that connect communities and improve lives.

Why This Role Matters

• Lead large-scale, multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction
• Collaborate with top engineers and project managers in a dynamic, client-facing environment
• Influence business strategy and drive innovation across the Southwest
• Grow professionally while mentoring junior staff and shaping the next generation of engineers
• Work on traditional and alternative delivery projects, including Design-Build, CMAR, and P3

What You’ll Do

• Manage complex roadway and transit design projects
• Lead planning and design teams to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Solve technical challenges with creativity and strategic thinking
• Support business development and client engagement across Arizona and the Southwest
• Collaborate with global teammates to maximize digital tools and design capabilities
• Contribute to Jacobs’ mission of building a company like no other
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 15+ years of transportation experience, with a focus on roadway and/or transit design
• 2-5 years of project management experience in transportation design
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills
• Experience with DOT, county, or municipal projects
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, and MicroStation
• Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills

Ideally, you\'ll also have

• Recognition as a transportation industry thought leader
• Experience with multi-discipline infrastructure design and construction
• Proven success with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CMAR, P3)
• Established client relationships in Arizona
• Familiarity with ADOT plan preparation

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.