Planning and Safety Lead and Project Manager- New Jersey

Jacobs Solutions Inc.•Morristown, NJ

47d•$150,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers at the #1 globally ranked design firm, and then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and passionate Traffic and Transportation Engineer and/or Project Manager to support our growing traffic and highway safety team. You'll be part of diverse multi-discipline regional group of professionals in the delivery of transportation planning and design, traffic engineering, and highway safety projects. Your leadership ability will give you the opportunity to lead a team of planners, projects, and interface directly with our clients, while serving as both a mentor and coach for our junior level staff. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career working with our established clients while supported by local and national resources, including Jacobs extensive network of technical experts. Join us and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing technical tasks and/or project delivery (including studies, technical support, and research) for major transportation projects for State DOTs and municipalities
Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field with transportation focus
Demonstrated experience managing subconsultants and subcontractors
Experience managing team of transportation planners
Understanding of budgets, billability goals, staffing, earned value and managing people
Solid communication skills - verbal and written
Technical writing expertise- reviewing, and providing clear, concise input to investigations, memorandums, or solutions reports

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), AICP, or other comparable certification
Project management experience with an emphasis on transportation projects with prior DOT experience and/or NJTPA
Experience with preparing project approaches, and fee estimates for proposals
Public outreach experience. Ability to communicate effectively with multiple project stakeholders, including clients, the public, and regulatory agencies
Experience in data management, safety analysis, and AASHTO's Highway Safety Manual
Proficient understanding and knowledge of frequently used traffic analysis, data management/ analysis, and transportation safety software (ArcGIS, SQL, Python, PowerBI, IHSDM, Transmodeler, Synchro etc.)

Benefits

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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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