Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

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

At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in Rail/Bus Facilities to create a more connected and sustainable world- environmentally and socially. Would you be intrigued to join our team of innovators? We’re providing the design of multi-disciplined rail infrastructure projects so we can shape lasting solutions for the future. As a vital member of our Design/Build Facilities team as a Design Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead in the creation of construction package developments, work with multiple disciplined teams on projects that are full life cycle of concept through completion, provide utility coordination, ensure alignments are engineered correctly, and so much more! We’ll look to you to provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering professionals, mentor younger staff, and you’ll have the opportunity to directly engage with our clients. Come work alongside a world-class team working on impactful projects! If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Design/Build Design Manager

When you join us as a Design/Build Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for the following: 

• Demonstrates extensive expertise and serves as an expert on rail/transit design-build projects 
• Interprets internal and external business issues and recommends best practices;
• Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions;
• Identifies applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems;
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations;
• Leads functional teams or projects and serves as a best practice or quality resource
• Priorities timely delivery while maintaining Quality and Safety standards

The final candidate could be located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland, Reston Virginia or Washington, DC. Location preference is Washington, DC.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
• Substantial progressive experience with Rail/Bus Facilities design projects and minimum 5 years’ experience with design build Rail/Bus facilities projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in VA/DC/MD, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Substantial years of demonstrated professional experience on rail and bus projects 
• Previous leadership experience and comfortable mentoring junior and mid-level staff
• Previous experience in a client facing role and the ability to serve as a liaison between Jacobs and the client
• Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong user of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project desired).
• Knowledge of AREMA, NFPA and local building criteria 
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong focus on client and contractor service
• Ability to assemble plan sets meeting client and contractor expectations
• Strong business acumen and conflict resolution skills
• Strong understanding of project management concepts including planning and budgeting, fee development, 

writing scopes of work, creating work breakdown structures and project delivery schedules for design and related services

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with EV / Hydrogen buses
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• DBIA Certification
• Previous experience working with local agencies, including but not limited to WMATA, AMTRAK, MTA, Counties in VA/DC/MD
• Experience in Progressive Design/Build, CMAR or P3 projects
• Working experience with contractors

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

175,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

250,000.00

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.

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $175,000.00 to $250,000.00. 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.

Locations

CityStateCountryPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUnited StatesBaltimoreMarylandUnited StatesRestonVirginiaUnited StatesWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaUnited States