Transportation Highway & Bridge Practice Lead

Overview

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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’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 with our California Market Growth Director and Director of Operations to develop and implement a Highway/Bridge strategy for California. This effort includes building a team of Highway/Bridge engineers and planners to deliver our client’s most challenging projects and to foster the growth of our California Highway/Bridge team.

As a practice leader, you are responsible for driving the growth of the Transportation practice to advance our transportation business unit’s strategic goals. You will understand market trends and work with our team to create technical differentiation while serving as a conduit between our National Market Solution Leaders, California Sales Leaders, and our operations leadership and practice staff in the Transportation Business Unit.

You will manage our largest and most complex projects in planning, design and services during construction, mentor junior staff, nurture client relationships, and pursue new work including marketing and strategy development, positioning, procuring, and negotiating contracts. As Project Lead, you will lead multidiscipline planning and design teams to complete tasks within schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies.

You will have access to Jacobs’ network of technical specialists and senior project managers to support your success and career advancement. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in their perspective geocodes for the position, across all listed California locations.

• Provide leadership for the Highway/Bridge practice to drive growth and technical differentiation.
• Develop and implement California Highway/Bridge strategy in collaboration with market leadership.
• Build and mentor a team of engineers and planners; lead multidiscipline planning and design teams.
• Manage large, complex projects from planning through construction; mentor staff and manage client relationships.
• Contribute to marketing, strategy development, positioning, procuring, and negotiating contracts.

• 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 with 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.

Based in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland, California.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Eligible employees may enroll in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock purchase opportunities. Some roles may include additional rewards, including bonus and stock. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full-time employees, paid holidays, and caregiver leave.

Base salary range: $ to $. Individual pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education.

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 27, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and support a hybrid work policy, allowing a mix of Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.