Senior Alternative Delivery Manager - Cary - Jacobs Solutions Inc.

Description

Market

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 don't just deliver transportation projects - we redefine what's possible. As ENR's #1 ranked Program Management firm for four consecutive years and a consistent top ranked leader in Alternative Delivery across all transportation markets, we're known for transforming complex infrastructure challenges into solutions that shape communities and accelerate progress.

We're hiring more Senior Alternative Delivery Managers to help lead our Design for Design-Build Transportation practice into its next era of growth. If you thrive on solving big problems, influencing strategy, and steering multidisciplinary teams on some of the nation's most high-profile infrastructure programs, this is your stage.

What You'll Do

• Manage the design team producing solutions for the contractor on large, complex transportation projects (roadway, highway, bridge) driving delivery excellence through collaborative Alternative Delivery processes (Design Build, CMAR and P3) Develop advanced Design-Build commercial management expertise with broad exposure to all alternative project delivery methods.
• Eliminate the common project management challenge of being under resourced by leveraging Jacobs' industry leading technical depth, design infrastructure, and global/local expertise-ensuring you always have the people, tools, and support needed to confidently deliver complex projects.
• Shape the future of our Transportation Alternatively Delivery business by influencing pursuit strategies, aligning with key contractors and concessionaire partners early, and helping Jacobs maintain its position as the design consultant of choice.

How You'll Lead

• Lead and manage the full delivery of complex, largescale Design Build and Public Private Partnership (PPP) transportation projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and contract compliance.
• Coordinate multidiscipline and multi-office teams-including project controls, engineering staff, and technical specialists-to achieve project goals and performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, owners, DOT representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, financial performance, schedule management, and overall project profitability.
• Guide and mentor engineering staff, directing daily technical activities and project execution.
• Represent Jacobs' alternative delivery capabilities in local markets and at industry and partner events.
• Participate in key meetings and presentations, engaging effectively with internal and external partners.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• 5+ Years proven Design Manager or Contractor Design-Build Integration Manager experience delivering Alternative Delivery Transportation Projects (Design Build/CMAR/P3) valued at $100M or more, OR 10+ years of experience demonstrated Roadway/Interchange Lead Engineer experience on $200M+ similar projects, even without prior Design Manager designation.
• Experience working with Southeast DOT clients (e.g. Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina or North Carolina) with familiarity in regional standards and delivery practices.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

208,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

299,500.00

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 $208,900.00 to $299, 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 February 18, 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

CityStateCountryCharlotteNorth CarolinaUnited StatesRaleighNorth CarolinaUnited StatesGreenvilleSouth CarolinaUnited StatesGeorgetownSouth CarolinaUnited StatesCaryNorth CarolinaUnited States