Transportation Highway & Bridge Practice Lead

Overview

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. At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo 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 a Highway/Bridge Practice Leader to join our team based out of Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland, California, who can apply their experience in the Highway/Bridge industry to today’s challenges.

You will work in collaboration with our California Market Growth Director and Director of Operations to develop and implement a Highway/Bridge strategy for California, including building a team of engineers and planners to deliver our client’s most challenging projects and to foster growth of our California team.

• Develop and implement a Highway/Bridge strategy for California, collaborating with market growth and operations directors.
• Build and lead a team of Highway/Bridge engineers and planners to deliver challenging projects.
• Drive growth of the Transportation practice to advance the business unit’s strategic goals.
• Understand unique market trends and collaborate to create technical differentiation.
• Manage the largest and most complicated projects in planning, design, and construction services.
• Mentor junior staff, form relationships with clients, pursue new work, and lead marketing, strategy development, positioning, procurement, and contract negotiation.
• Lead multidisciplinary planning and design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with National Market Solution leaders, California Sales leaders, and delivery leadership.

• 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.

• At least 15 years of experience.
• Strong network with local transportation agencies.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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