When you join us as a Design/Build Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for the following:
• Demonstrates extensive expertise and serves as an expert on rail/transit design-build projects
• Interprets internal and external business issues and recommends best practices;
• Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions;
• Identifies applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems;
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations;
• Leads functional teams or projects and serves as a best practice or quality resource
• Priorities timely delivery while maintaining Quality and Safety standards
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
• Substantial progressive experience with Rail/Bus Facilities design projects and minimum 5 years’ experience with design build Rail/Bus facilities projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in VA/DC/MD, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Substantial years of demonstrated professional experience on rail and bus projects
• Previous leadership experience and comfortable mentoring junior and mid-level staff
• Previous experience in a client facing role and the ability to serve as a liaison between Jacobs and the client
• Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong user of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project desired).
• Knowledge of AREMA, NFPA and local building criteria
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong focus on client and contractor service
• Ability to assemble plan sets meeting client and contractor expectations
• Strong business acumen and conflict resolution skills
• Strong understanding of project management concepts including planning and budgeting, fee development,
writing scopes of work, creating work breakdown structures and project delivery schedules for design and related services
Ideally, you’ll also have:
• Experience with EV / Hydrogen buses
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• DBIA Certification
• Previous experience working with local agencies, including but not limited to WMATA, AMTRAK, MTA, Counties in VA/DC/MD
• Experience in Progressive Design/Build, CMAR or P3 projects
• Working experience with contractors
