
Construction Manager - Transportation Projects
Jacobs
The Role
Overview
Manage day-to-day construction of transportation infrastructure projects in Florida.
Key Responsibilities
- client liaison
- project management
- construction oversight
- safety qa
- proposal support
- onsite meetings
Tasks
-Coordinate with Jacobs management and client representatives to deliver high-quality outcomes -Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on select projects -Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contract compliance. -Oversee day-to-day construction activities for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, utilities, and transit facilities -Ensure adherence to safety, quality assurance, and change management protocols -Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and team assignments. -Lead on-site meetings with staff, subcontractors, and clients
Requirements
- fdot
- bachelor’s
- 15+ years
- projectsight
- autocad
- leadership
What You Bring
-Experience with FDOT standards -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field -Minimum 15 years of experience in highway or transportation construction management -Proficiency in ProjectSight, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, or willingness to learn. -Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents -FDOT certifications -Valid Florida driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively. -Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
The Company
About Jacobs
-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Cybersecurity and Operational Technology
