Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Shape the future of rail transportation across New Jersey while leading a high-performing team delivering some of the region’s most visible transit and rail infrastructure programs. In this role, you will combine strategic leadership, client engagement, project delivery, and team development to grow Jacobs’ Rail Infrastructure practice and strengthen relationships with agencies such as NJ Transit and Amtrak. You'll have the opportunity to influence major investments in mobility, mentor emerging talent, and help deliver projects that improve connectivity and sustainability for communities throughout the Northeast.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead Rail Infrastructure Growth - Expand and strengthen Jacobs’ rail presence across New Jersey through client engagement, strategic pursuits, and market development activities.
• Deliver High-Impact Programs - Provide leadership for complex rail and transit projects, ensuring successful technical, commercial, schedule, and budget performance.
• Build and Develop Teams - Recruit, mentor, and support professionals while fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can grow and contribute their best work.
• Strengthen Client Partnerships - Serve as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies, maintaining relationships that drive long-term collaboration and project success.
• Advance Technical Excellence - Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering rail infrastructure solutions across track, systems, facilities, stations, and related assets.
• Represent Jacobs in the Industry - Contribute to industry organizations, public forums, and partnership opportunities that elevate Jacobs' reputation and influence.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture
• Substantial professional experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering rail or transit infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing clients, projects, and business development activities within the transportation sector.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure design, operations, and project delivery.
• Ability to mentor teams, build relationships, and lead through influence and collaboration.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ARE
• Experience supporting NJ Transit, Amtrak, or similar passenger rail and transit agencies.
• Active participation in organizations such as AREMA, APTA, IEEE, or similar industry groups preferred
• Experience growing teams, developing talent, and leading regional practice expansion initiatives.

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