Design Coordination Lead - (Design/Build – Rail/Transit)

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We are seeking a Design Coordination Lead to join our Design Management team for rail/transit infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Design Manager, you will lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of our Design-Build projects including the quality and financial performance of the design team. As part of Design Management team, we will provide you with a career development program to help you grow into a Design Manager, Project Manager, and/or Commercial Manager role.

As Design Coordination Lead, duties and responsibilities will include

• Develop and implement the design management process for the design-build projects, including the design development, coordination, compliance review, and packaging and submission;
• Ensure that the design is compliant with the project requirements and design criteria by developing checklists and compiling applicable standards;
• Lead and coordinate the alternative technical design and value engineering process that would accelerate the project schedule, reduce the cost, minimize the impact, and/or ease of construction or approval.
• Proactively identify and take corrective actions as needed, and monitor.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that the design meets their requirements and expectations.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and other project team members, hosting meetings, issuing meeting agenda and documenting meeting minutes,
• Support Design Managers in executing the design management plan for high-quality project deliverables within schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with Project Control Team, Document Control Team, and Commercial Management Team, and designers, identifying design support requirements and gap for upcoming deliverables.
• Manage a team of engineers and other professionals to ensure the successful completion of project objectives.
• Maintain/administer DB contract documents, RFI process, Design Change process, and directive process
• Triage RFI’s and initiate commercial discussions
• Lead and engage in the preparation of Proposals, Expressions of Interest and other marketing material if needed for the pursuits of various projects.
• Lead, advise and engage in the preparation of Proposals, Expressions of Interest and other marketing material if needed for the pursuits of various projects.
• Continuously grow professional skills and knowledge through training sessions, seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends, software, and technology.
• Managing other related assignments within the scope of the Transportation practice area.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer license or plan to obtain a license.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, preferrable in rail/transit.
• CADD/BIM (e.g. autoCAD, Microstation)

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 $115,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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 June 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least…