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Job description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve lives. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company. We continue to earn top recognition from Engineering News-Record (ENR), ranking No.1 on 2026 top 500 Design Firms list as well as other highly ranked designations in Airports, Bridges, Ports & Maritime as well as Rail & Transit. Our Design Build Transportation practice is experiencing exciting growth and now is a great time to explore a new career with us!
nAs a Deputy Design Manager, you'll support the delivery of complex transportation projects across the East Region, helping clients achieve successful outcomes through design-build and other alternative delivery methods. You'll work alongside experienced project leaders and technical experts while building your leadership skills on some of the industry's most impactful transportation programs.
nIn this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to help deliver high-quality transportation solutions from pursuit through project completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional looking to take the next step toward a Design Manager role while gaining exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, business development, project delivery, and team leadership.
nWhat you'll do
nnnSupport the development of client relationships and assist with pursuits, qualifications packages, interviews, and business development activities
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nnPartner with project leadership and serve as a client contact on assigned projects to help ensure project objectives and client expectations are met
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nnSupport the delivery of large transportation projects utilizing design-build and other alternative delivery methods, including CM/GC and progressive design-build
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nnCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders throughout project development and delivery
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nnAssist in leading the development of designs, technical documentation, and project deliverables
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nnHelp manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and delivery milestones
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nnSupport proposal development, project planning, fee estimates, and resource coordination
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nnProvide construction-phase support services, including responses to RFIs, submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, construction modifications, and site visits, when applicable
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nnContribute to project quality efforts and support compliance with Jacobs' quality standards and project requirements
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nnFoster an inclusive, collaborative team environment and support the growth and development of early career professionals
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nnAssist with recruiting, team-building initiatives, and the continued growth of Jacobs' transportation practice across the East Region
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nnBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field
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nnProfessional Engineer (PE) license
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nnExperience delivering transportation infrastructure projects including project or program management experience
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nnExperience working with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
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nnExperience working on projects for state or local transportation agencies
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nnFamiliarity with transportation project delivery, including design-build, construction support, or alternative delivery methods
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nnKnowledge of applicable transportation design standards and industry practices
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nnEffective verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
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nnAbility and willingness to support transportation projects and pursuits across the East Region
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n nIdeally, you'll also have
nnnExperience supporting design-build transportation projects
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nnDBIA certification or interest in pursuing certification
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nnEstablished relationships within the transportation industry
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nnExperience mentoring, coaching, or supporting the development of team members
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n n#DBTransportation #LI-KD1
nJacobs 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.
Worksite address
jackson, MS, 39200, US
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