Deputy Program Manager - Transportation

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 far more than a traditional engineering firm — we’re innovators, problem‑solvers, and visionaries shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow. If you’re driven by technical excellence, energized by complexity, and excited about impacting transportation infrastructure across Virginia, the East Region and even on a national stage, this is your opportunity!

Join our dynamic Structural Bridge Practice and help us transform how people connect and move.

We’re seeking a Deputy Program Manager who excels at leading multiple projects within a coordinated framework. This role is designed for an accomplished project leader who wants to expand their influence beyond individual assignments and support program level planning, consistency, and delivery excellence while remaining closely engaged in project execution.

As Deputy Program Manager, you will support the leadership and execution of a portfolio of industry‑defining bridge and transportation projects and programs. You will take ownership to deliver projects consistently and efficiently, and champion technical excellence, while nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting future workload planning.

You will also help guide program strategy, support regional leadership, and help shape our growing Richmond office while still engaging in challenging and innovative engineering and delivery. Your work will shape our portfolio, expand our influence, and help solve some of the most interesting structural challenges of today.

When you join us, you’ll be responsible for:

• Provide top-tier technical leadership on complex structural and transportation projects — including design build and alternative delivery programs.

• Support oversight of multiple concurrent bridge and transportation projects.

• Oversee all phases of project delivery, from visioning and planning to execution, risk management, and successful closeout.

• Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure technical excellence and contract compliance across projects.

• Direct high-performing project teams, guiding staffing, scheduling, budget control, quality, and safety while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with VDOT and other state/local agencies.

• Anticipate client needs, deliver unmatched service, and position Jacobs for continued repeat business.

• Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, and presentations that shape our future pipeline.

• Represent Jacobs in client meetings, industry events, and public forums as a respected project and technical leader.

• Identify emerging opportunities and help chart the future of our structural bridge practice at the local, regional, and national level.

• Support Project Manager’s with staffing strategies, scope management, schedule recovery, and budget performance.

• Mentor and inspire the next generation of bridge engineers across our organization.

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Significant experience in structural engineering, design management, and project management with a focus on bridge or complex structures.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Established relationships with VDOT or other state/local agencies.

• Proven success as a Project Manager on transportation projects.

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Working knowledge of VDOT standards, practices, and design procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.

• A strong professional network and active involvement in industry organizations.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects for a variety of transportation clients.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

150,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

200,000.00

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 $150,000.00 to $200,000.00. 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 March 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States