Senior Bridge Project Manager

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

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company.

As a vital member of our Southern California Bridge Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on structural transportation projects throughout Southern California, and nationwide. Our transportation projects include traditional design-bid-build projects as well as alternative delivery such as Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) projects. Working with our talented team, you’ll work to solve problems and challenges in a team environment where everyone is valued.

As a Senior Bridge Project Manager, you will lead bridge projects of various sizes and complexity, lead teams of bridge engineers and CADD staff, support/mentor junior engineers, support strategic growth initiatives, develop our local and regional transportation practices, and help win new work. As a self-motivated professional, your role, experience, expertise, and leadership will differentiate Jacobs locally, regionally, and nationally. With the support of Jacobs, you’ll have the option to grow in your career and contribute to the engineering community through participation in regional and/or national professional and technical organizations.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• California PE or the possibility of obtaining your California PE within one year
• At least 15 years’ civil engineering experience including substantial bridge design and construction.
• Experience on large, multidisciplinary bridge design projects
• Experience with various structure types including precast concrete girder bridges, steel bridges, bridge seismic retrofit and rehabilitations, and bridge load rating.
• Project management and leadership experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of technical standards for bridge design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance including AASHTO LRFD design code, including California amendments to AASHTO, Caltrans SDC, and other Caltrans design manuals

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Existing client relationships with including Caltrans, Southern California cities and counties and other local jurisdictions
• Multi-faceted experience including public sector project experience
• At least 20 years’ bridge and structural engineering experience including substantial bridge seismic design/retrofit and construction as well as leadership of design teams

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

154,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

241,750.00

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 $154,700.00 to $241,750.00. 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 October 22, 2025. 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Irvine	California	United States
Irvine	California	United States