Location

New York, New York, United States

Capabilities

Program Management

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

43903

Industry

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’re transforming transportation infrastructure through innovative alternative delivery solutions. We’re seeking an experienced Major Crossings Design-Build Principal to lead the pursuit, planning, and execution of some of the industry’s most complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.

If you are a proven Design-Build leader who thrives on solving technical challenges, leading high-performing teams, and delivering landmark transportation projects, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across large-scale Design-Build and alternative delivery projects, with a particular focus on major bridge crossings. From pursuit and proposal development through final delivery, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, foster strong client relationships, and ensure seamless integration between design and construction. You will also play a key role in expanding Jacobs’ Design-Build presence and reinforcing our reputation as a trusted partner for transportation agencies, contractors, and infrastructure owners.

What You’ll Do

As a Design-Build Principal within our Major Crossings practice, you will:

• Serve as the Design Manager responsible for the successful coordination and delivery of design services on large, complex Design-Build and alternative delivery projects.

• Champion Jacobs’ Design-Build and alternative delivery capabilities across assigned geographies and markets while representing the company at client meetings and industry events.

• Mentor and support bridge and highway Design Managers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Lead and oversee pursuit-phase activities, including proposal development, technical leadership, and Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) development.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, transportation agencies, owner representatives, and key project stakeholders.

• Direct multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices and project locations in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

• Collaborate closely with project controls, scheduling, and construction teams to monitor project performance, manage risks, and achieve scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

• Ensure excellence in project delivery through rigorous quality management, effective client engagement, and efficient resource utilization.

• Oversee contract administration, project financial performance, invoicing, and profitability.

• Develop project execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource requirements for each phase of project delivery.

• Lead and coordinate Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technical Specialists to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.

• Monitor and validate design and construction schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project metrics across all disciplines.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements while exercising strong cost management and budget control practices.

• Lead large, complex project assignments requiring strategic thinking, technical expertise, and executive-level stakeholder management.

• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, joint venture partners, and industry organizations to drive successful project outcomes.

The final candidate could be located near any Jacobs’ office across the US including but not limited to: New York, New York, Morristown, NJ, Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Reston or Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami or Orlando, FL, Dallas or Austin, TX, Tempe, AZ, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, CA, Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Denver, CO, Tulsa, OK, Fargo, ND and Albuquerque, NM.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.

• 15+ years of experience managing complex, multidis…