Design Manager - Ports And Maritime

Design Manager - Ports And Maritime

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.

We're seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the Ports & Maritime team in the Northeast region of the United States to lead a project design team.

The Design Manager is a key member of the Delivery Team and will be responsible for the facilitation of the technical coordination between the multi-disciplinary design teams within Jacobs. The Design Manager will work closely with the Discipline Leads and Project Manager to ensure that deliverables (both internal and external) are delivered on time and in the most efficient manner possible. The Design Manager must be capable of leading communications with clients through all stages of the design process.

Some key responsibilities include the following:

• Work with internal and external Discipline Leads to ensure the timely and quality delivery of the project design documents
• Manage the project design schedule and program in accordance with program objectives
• Review and monitor project design progress and working with the project manager to proactively resolve delivery issues
• Resolve internal design conflicts and issues by working collaboratively with the Discipline Leads, client, and subject matter experts as needed for effective conflict resolution
• Ensure completion of the design scope of work to the satisfaction of the client, while simultaneously ensuring that Jacobs' safety, environmental, and project performance expectations are upheld.
• Establish and implement procedures to provide conflict resolution, design integration, constructability and value engineering reviews
• Provide a high level of responsiveness and coordination among the design teams to minimize design delays, rework, and conflicts
• Present and communicate to the project manager and client the progress on design and any design issues that need resolution
• Work with our digital delivery and production teams (CAD, BIM, etc.) and quality manager to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place to facilitate the design process

Here's What You'll Need:

• 10 plus years of design management or design delivery experience for large-scale waterfront infrastructure projects involving multi-disciplinary teams
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer registration in NY/NJ (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
• Proven design delivery experience for transportation-related infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge in design and construction, project delivery methods, and team building
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of design risk management
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams based in multiple locations and managing remote project delivery teams

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience in the planning or design of the civil and utilities infrastructure at container, cruise, liquid bulk, or dry bulk terminals
• Experience in the layout and design of container yards and associated gate facilities
• Experience in the design and/or construction of heavy-duty pavements
• Existing client relationships with port authorities and/or other organizations involved in the development of waterfront projects

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.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $200,000.00. 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 October 08, 2025. 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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