Transportation Highway Practice Leader

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Jacobs Full time

We're seeking a skilled Transportation Highway Practice Leader to drive the growth of our Transportation business unit. As a key member of our team, you will develop and implement a Highway Bridge strategy for California, collaborating with our California Market Growth Director and Director of Operations.


You will lead multidiscipline planning and design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets, advancing our business development strategies. With direct access to Jacobs' vast network of technical specialists and senior project managers, you will have the support and resources needed to succeed.


As a seasoned professional, you will manage our largest and most complicated projects and client services in planning, design, and services during construction. You'll play an integral role in mentoring junior staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including marketing and strategy development, positioning, procuring, and negotiating contracts.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing a Highway Bridge strategy for California
  • Leading multidiscipline planning and design teams
  • Managing large and complex projects and client services
  • Mentoring junior staff and forming long-term relationships with clients
  • Pursuing new work through marketing and strategy development


Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Professional Licensure from the State of California in a transportation-related field
  • Demonstrated understanding of transportation project implementation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated self-starter
  • Project management experience for Highway Bridge projects
  • Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with clients and win work


Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.



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