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Highway/Roadway Project Manager
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Jacobs
Base Pay Range $115,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Location Des Moines, Iowa (preferred) or Omaha, Nebraska. Role located at Des Moines office.
Overview At Jacobs, we are 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… What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. As a
Highway/Roadway Project Manager
in our Des Moines, Iowa office, you’ll bring your expertise, intuition and leadership forward to plan, direct and execute our transportation project portfolio in Iowa. You’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects with high technical complexity from concept through detailed design and construction services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) licensure in the State of Iowa
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to clients, agencies, and the public
Demonstrated progressive experience as an engineer and a project manager in the transportation design field
Brings relationships and experience delivering projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation
Demonstrated knowledge of transportation infrastructure projects
Strong client‑facing project manager with skills delivering design projects and can bring a team together
Skilled in developing and delivering technical presentations to stakeholders, regulatory agencies and/or the public
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as a self‑starter
Well‑rounded technical design skills encompassing all contributing disciplines
Ideal Candidate
15+ years of experience in transportation planning or a closely related field
Experience delivering projects for the South Dakota Department of Transportation and professional licensure in South Dakota or ability to obtain licensure
Experience utilizing Bentley design software such as Open Roads Designer
Experience in assisting with business development efforts
Ability and interest in mentoring junior level staff
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.
Job ID #LM1236
EEO Statement 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.
Posting Date Job posted on December 19, 2025. The position is open for at least 3 days.
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Highway/Roadway Project Manager
role at
Jacobs
Base Pay Range $115,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Location Des Moines, Iowa (preferred) or Omaha, Nebraska. Role located at Des Moines office.
Overview At Jacobs, we are 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… What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. As a
Highway/Roadway Project Manager
in our Des Moines, Iowa office, you’ll bring your expertise, intuition and leadership forward to plan, direct and execute our transportation project portfolio in Iowa. You’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects with high technical complexity from concept through detailed design and construction services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) licensure in the State of Iowa
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to clients, agencies, and the public
Demonstrated progressive experience as an engineer and a project manager in the transportation design field
Brings relationships and experience delivering projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation
Demonstrated knowledge of transportation infrastructure projects
Strong client‑facing project manager with skills delivering design projects and can bring a team together
Skilled in developing and delivering technical presentations to stakeholders, regulatory agencies and/or the public
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as a self‑starter
Well‑rounded technical design skills encompassing all contributing disciplines
Ideal Candidate
15+ years of experience in transportation planning or a closely related field
Experience delivering projects for the South Dakota Department of Transportation and professional licensure in South Dakota or ability to obtain licensure
Experience utilizing Bentley design software such as Open Roads Designer
Experience in assisting with business development efforts
Ability and interest in mentoring junior level staff
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.
Job ID #LM1236
EEO Statement 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.
Posting Date Job posted on December 19, 2025. The position is open for at least 3 days.
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