Environmental Practice Leader and Program Manager

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.

Thriving communities. Healthy environment. A brighter future. At Jacobs, we do more than build horizontal and vertical infrastructure – we shape the future of the communities we work with and the environments we work in through bringing our clients solutions to their biggest challenges. Every day, our teams work to make the world better for everyone. If you’re looking to join a company that invests in your success and empowers you to make a global impact, we invite you to become our next Environmental Practice Leader and Program Manager in our California and US West Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Market.

As our Environmental Practice Leader and Program Manager, you’ll lead and support our largest clients in California and collaborate across markets for the growth and development of Jacobs’ Environmental business by

• Exploring and delivering projects and programs within the California Environmental Market.
• A strong and demonstrated understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements (NEPA, CEQA, Federal, State Permits, etc.)
• A demonstrated familiarity with accelerated processes in federal, state, and local regulatory compliance in support of complex infrastructure projects.
• Working to advance our collaboration and growth across our Water, Transportation, Federal, and Energy Markets.
• Crafting and executing strategies to grow our environmental practice in California.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, with a focus on transportation subsectors.
• Building and nurturing relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams to foster innovation and excellence.
• Collaborating across departments to deliver integrated, future‑ready solutions.
• Staying ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
• Representing Jacobs at industry events, conferences, and strategic forums.
• Ability to help lead commercial strategies and project delivery of alternative delivery projects, including Design‑Build and Progressive Design‑Build.
• Strategy development and ability for relationship‑building with Engineer Procurement Construction firms

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Environmental Planning, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 20+ years of experience in the environmental planning/permitting industry.
• A strong track record in quality delivery and operations‑based business development.
• Deep understanding of the life cycle of environmental, transportation, water, federal and energy infrastructure from planning through siting, permitting, design, delivery, and operations.
• Proven leadership, communication, and networking skills.
• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering large‑scale projects and programs

• Experience with smart mobility and sustainability and resiliency practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local infrastructure funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of private and commercial pricing and delivery expectations.
• Familiarity with digital tools and technologies shaping modern environmental planning efforts.

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.

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