Top 18 Transportation manager Jobs in Des Moines Ia

Marker Office Leader - Transportation
Jacobs —West Des Moines, IA
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Transportation Market Leader
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- $207,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Recruiting
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Project Manager Transportation
MSA Professional Services, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $79,000 - $126,500 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- 6 years
- Construction site
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Fleet Manager - Solar Transport
Maverik Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Customer Logistics Manager - DTS SET
Ryder System —Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Manager on Duty
Choice Aviation Service Inc —Des Moines, IA
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Functional Manager
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Oracle
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Project Manager I-Transportation
HNTB Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
Functional Manager – Blue Yonder Transportation Management Solution Architect
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- $87,400 - $266,300 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Presentation skills
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Project Manager - Transportation
HNTB Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Office
Wheelchair Supervisor
Menzies Aviation —Des Moines, IA
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
Transportation Team Leader
McClure —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Finance
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Wheelchair Supervisor
G2 Secure Staff, LLC —Des Moines, IA
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
Delivery Lead – Blue Yonder Transportation Management Solution Architect
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- $122,700 - $302,400 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Civil Project Manager - Transportation
Bolton & Menk, Inc —Des Moines, IA
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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Principal Engineer / Senior Project Manager - Transportation
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Logistics Account Manager
WorldWide Logistics —Urbandale, IA
- Computer literacy
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Transportation Practice Leader-Iowa
JEO Consulting Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Wellness program
- Flextime
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Marker Office Leader - Transportation

Jacobs -
West Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

$130,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits

Caregiver leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Solution sales
Business development management
Succession planning
Customer relationship building
Business development within consulting
Coaching
Talent management
Client rapport building
Workplace dispute resolution
Managing transportation projects
Portfolio performance measurement
Inclusive hiring practices
Leadership development
Inclusive leadership practices
Team development
Government relations (public relations strategies)
Key Performance Indicators
Professional development support
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Financial management
Business operations
Transportation infrastructure projects
Account management
Project leadership
Cross-functional team management
Market development strategies
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Location
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Capabilities
Civil and Structural

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#34091
Industry
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

We are excited to announce a career opportunity for a dynamic industry leader in the role of Market Office Leader - Transportation for our Des Moines, Iowa operations. This is a key, strategic role with tremendous market growth opportunities and upside for someone who wants to grow a Transportation team and build upon an existing office location in Des Moines. As part of this role, you will be a vital member of the East-Central Leadership Team, collectively empowering our people to innovate without boundaries to transform and uplift Iowa communities – one project at time.

In this role you’ll help lead the overall portfolio performance and delivery within the state of Iowa across the Transportation market. We already have a strong portfolio in the Transportation market throughout the Midwest and you will be responsible to work with our East-Central geography staff to build upon our Transportation team in Des Moines. You will provide leadership and connectivity across operations, sales, project delivery, and market solutions functions to ensure the best collaboration in service to our business, our people, and our clients. You’ll get to leverage and amplify our Jacobs brand in the local marketplace and help accelerate our impact in creating enduring social value and community impact. You’ll provide inspirational leadership to the local team and leverage your experience and influence across the entire organization.

We’ll look to you for the vision and strategic direction of our Transportation operations in Iowa, in alignment with our Jacobs strategic aspirations, including new services and target growth areas. Our Midwest talent force provides client solutions to diverse submarkets, including environmental planning, highway/bridges, traffic/advanced mobility, transit, drinking water/ wastewater/water resources, and construction management. Our Iowa team is proud to serve clients locally as well as nationally.

Key Attributes:
To be most successful in the role, you’ll possess the following key attributes:

A track record as a leader in the industry
High level of emotional intelligence/team builder
Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams
Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker
Leadership and project delivery experience in the market
Must be able to articulate a clear vision and direction and possess strong social, networking, and communication skills (both internal and external)
Portfolio performance and strong business acumen, including KPI and contributions to profit & loss (P&L) strategies within a larger business portfolio in the Midwest

Key Responsibilities:
You’ll serve as a key local leader and will be accountable and responsible for the following activities:

Known and trusted Transportation industry executive to lead the Jacobs’ Iowa operations
Serves as a principal point of contact with all local Iowa Transportation clients
Responsible for committed Business Metrics & KPIs, including P&L components within the larger Director of Operations’ targets
Key decision-maker to position and develop strategic teaming arrangements for Iowa Transportation clients such as Iowa DOT, DART, City of Des Moines and other strategic local units of government
Recruit and hire top talent in the Des Moines area, retain talent, and promote an inclusive and diverse environment
Effectively integrates sales, operations, and project delivery functions
Market growth opportunities, working jointly with Transportation and Water Market Growth Directors and Regional Market Solution Leaders
External visibility to promote the Jacobs brand throughout the state of Iowa
Oversee people development and career development for Des Moines based staff
Promotes Jacobs BeyondZero, quality, and safety programs to create an incident- and injury-free culture

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Here's what you'll need

Demonstrated progressive leadership experience in Transportation - with a desire to work across other markets (water & buildings)
Iowa Market Knowledge: brings established relationships with Iowa-based clients; has a commanding knowledge of the Iowa market, specifically in Transportation; and understands the political landscape driving local public policy and actively engages in government affairs
Business Acumen and Collaborative Leadership: demonstrates high-level business/financial acumen; co-creates and collaborates effectively within the existing Des Moines staff, Midwest Transportation sales team, and the broader global Jacobs; and creates trusting relationships inside and outside the leadership team
Key Decision Maker: demonstrates decisiveness and courage in making tough decisions; can navigate and manage conflict resolution
Outcome Driven: establishes KPIs and disseminates results to local staff and other stakeholders; demonstrates relentless prioritization for growth in the Transportation market in Iowa and results that keep pace with business needs and expectations from Senior Leadership
Client Centric: brings genuine relationships with Iowa clients; strong partnership with other Client Account Managers (CAM) to deliver tailored, cross-functional, future-forward solutions that anticipate/address clients’ evolving needs
Builds Talent: has personally developed the next generation of leaders through coaching/mentoring/sponsoring/succession planning; puts appropriate emphasis on developing diverse employees as part of our larger inclusion strategy
Digital Mindset and Global Delivery: can lead and empower the adoption of the Jacobs digital solutions strategy in our book of business; promotes the use of global delivery centers (GDCs) to meet client commitments, drive growth, and enhance profitability
Strategic Growth Mindset: strong business development experience and embraces our strategy and actively/effectively drives solutions through innovation, consultancy, and/or sales; exhibits a growth mindset and approach

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer Registration in Iowa
Profit & Loss management experience
Familiarity with the South Dakota Department of Transportation with a willingness to help develop a market presence

Posted Salary Range: Minimum
130,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper
175,000.00

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 $130,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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 December 19, 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.

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 .

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Transportation Market Leader

Project Manager Transportation

Fleet Manager - Solar Transport

Customer Logistics Manager - DTS SET

Manager on Duty

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Project Manager I-Transportation

Functional Manager – Blue Yonder Transportation Management Solution Architect

Senior Project Manager - Transportation

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