We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Principal Planner / Project Manager to join our Western US group of about 50 transportation planners, traffic / ITS engineers and operations specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. We are looking for an industry leader who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running on time and within budget, and who maintains close ties with the industry to support future work. You’ll be managing exciting and engaging projects focused on multi-modal transportation planning and the integration of innovative transportation technology. You will be engaging with our existing transportation/transit clients, as well as identifying and supporting pursuits for new work and clients.

You will be one of the group’s key contacts with clients and you’ll ensure overall work progress and technical performance on projects. You will contribute to and manage teams in the completion of required activities, including transportation / transit planning, station access and first and last mile planning, and grant assistance from initial strategy/tracking of evolving programs at a state and federal level, through grant application and administration for our transportation/transit clients.

Our project delivery leadership and other senior leaders will clear the way for your inventive thinking and exploration, so you have the support, means and space to deliver solutions for our clients. As a passionate leader, you will leverage your mentorship skills to support our emerging talent to grow and develop our planning team.

This position will be based in Denver, CO. If you are passionate about mobility, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Come join our growing team to face the future of transportation head on!

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field

• Professional License/Certification such as AICP, P.E., or PMP

• Progressive experience in a Planning, Engineering, or Transportation organization, including demonstrated experience in a project management and/or in a supervisory capacity

• Experience working with departments of transportation, planning or transit agencies (within Colorado preferred)

• Familiarity with transportation technology and its impacts on traditional transportation operations preferred

• Knowledge and experience of Federal and State transportation regulations and programs, such as FTA, FHWA, and DOT preferred

• Excellent communication, time management and report writing skills

• Great mentorship and leadership skills

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