Rail/Transit - Design Manager

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.

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Take your career to the next level with Jacobs, a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  Jacobs is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Design Manager to lead transportation infrastructure projects throughout New York.

At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in rail and track 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 large-scale rail infrastructure projects so we can shape lasting solutions for the future.

As a vital member of our Rail/Transit team as a Design Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your design expertise to serve as a design manager, leading a large team of engineers and oversee scheduling, coordination and technical work on transportation related projects ensure we’re delivering to the highest standard in the industry. You’ll lead in the creation of construction package developments, work with multiple disciplined teams on projects that are full life cycle of concept through completion. 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. Also, we’ll look to you to solve complex problems, take a broad perspective to identify different solutions, as well as guide others in solving complex issues in specialized areas based on existing solutions and procedures.

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

• Demonstrating extensive expertise and serving as an expert on rail/transit projects;

• Solving complex problems and taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions;

• Working independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

• Overseeing the design for traditional Design-Bid-Build and well as delivery of Design-Build and other alternative delivery transportation projects;

• Effectively maintaining diverse relationships with the Owner Representatives, Contractor, and any number of project stakeholders and influencers;

• Leading functional teams or projects and ensuring adherence to design standards, project schedules, contract requirements, and quality control measures;

• Cultivating an inclusive, collaborative team culture and mentor emerging professionals.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering;

• Licensed and registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York and willingness to pursue PE in other Northeast states (if does not already hold);

• Substantial years of progressive experience managing design for rail/transit projects;

• Experience working with Northeast Transportation Agencies MTA, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJTRANSIT, NJDOT, NJTPA, etc.;

• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills;

• 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;

• Strong user of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project desired);

• 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:

• Design-Build management experience;

• Experience in Progressive Design/Build, Design/Build, CMAR or P3 projects;

• Working experience with contractors

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

180,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

280,000.00

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 $280,000.00. 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 October 28, 2025. 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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Locations

City State Country
New York	New York	United States
New York	New York	United States