Sr. Construction Manager - Rail

Industry

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

As a Senior Construction Management Professional, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. You’ll be responsible for the safety, technical, contractual, budget and schedule activities on medium to large transit projects. By utilizing your expertise your will take lead to develop and deliver on project scopes, budgets, reports, contracts, and schedules, you’ll help our teams achieve our client’s objectives. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle project challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment.  You’ll bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the success of our projects for our clients.

As a Senior Construction Manager you have purpose. And at Jacobs, you can live it. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• 20 + years of experience as a Project Manager or Construction Manager
• Proven experience within the construction industry, BART, Caltrain, or other similar rail transit agency experience
• Proven experience managing construction in rail operating environment
• Experience managing various rail systems construction projects including Train Control, Signaling, Communications, Traction Power, and Track.
• Will require working from client's project office a minimum of three days per week.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Proven Experience managing projects in excess of $200 million
• A California PE (Professional Engineer) license

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

194,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

275,000.00

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 $194,200.00 to $275,000.00. 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 July 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Oakland	California	United States
Oakland	California	United States