Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we dont settle - were always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We work together and give our best to make a difference in our world.

Join us as a Program Director in our Ports & Resilience Practice to help our communities adapt and grow amidst a dynamic waterfront environment. As a vital member of our team, youll be recognized as an industry leader and work on challenging maritime infrastructure and coastal resilience programs where your expertise will be utilized to proactively identify and solve the most complex challenges facing our coastal communities.

Youll have the chance to work with our global multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technical staff engaged on ports and maritime projects all over the world. Working with other members of the team, youll help lead the design and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to international multi-billion-dollar port improvements or developments. In addition to managing program financials, delivery, and client relationships, you will have the opportunity to engage in detailed design, innovation, and analysis while partnering with our senior civil, coastal, geotechnical, and structural engineers. As Program Director, you will be responsible for the financial performance, technical quality, and safety of your team.

Youll also be instrumental in the growth and development of our coastal resiliency business strategy and contribute immediately to our Ports & Resilience strategic focus. Well ask you to leverage your expertise to help us continue building our skills, knowledge, and resources to win and deliver complex results. Your client and industry relationships will help us serve new clients, win new work, and position for upcoming opportunities. Youll work with and guide other team members in the delivery of programs while also leading or supporting efforts to grow the practice with existing and new clients. Your experience and knowledge will help us develop and deliver on our plan for growth in this sector, as well as lead major ports programs to financial and delivery success.

At Jacobs, were partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. Youll be joining a community committed to challenging today and reinventing tomorrow.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can continue to evolve, grow, and succeed.

On Specific Programs, Well Also Ask You To:

• Clarify the programs vision and strategy, and ensure efforts are prioritized to support them
• Manage external client and stakeholders, as well as internal staff, to complete work on-time and within budget, including interfacing with teams working on other related programs/projects
• Coordinate and/or oversee design, construction, and readiness activities with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Oversee interdisciplinary teams and provide review and guidance during development of deliverables
• When necessary, coordinate with regulatory agencies and serve as a liaison between clients and other agencies
• Mentor and lead other port staff while creating an environment in which innovation and differences are openly shared, embraced, and incorporated into the teams activities
• Assist with proposal development and participate in interviews and presentations
• Participate in the Jacobs growth process and work collaboratively with Sales teams
• Take an active role and participate in port/marine industry trade organizations, including presentation of papers, publications, and serving on select committees
• Partner with the global Program Management team on leadership best practices

#majorprograms Heres What Youll Need:

• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field; Masters degree a plus
• Strong ports, maritime, and resiliency program delivery experience
• Strong leadership skills with ability to relate to technical staff and external clients
• Ability to articulate a clear vision and build cohesive teams, and provide excellent social, networking, and presentation skills
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and senior managers
• Experience with planning/scheduling, budgeting, and risk management concepts and tools
• Ability to help market and win work for private and public ports partners and clients
• Ability to articulate complex concepts and demonstrate extensive experience in partnership-building, agency coordination planning, and program experience
• Flexibility to serve large and complex programs and clients across the United States and Canada

Ideally, You\'ll Also Have:

• Registered Professional Engineer or Architect, PMP, PgMP and/or equivalent
• Substantial experience in ports & maritime or coastal engineering fields
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary programs and project portfolios for large public clients
• Experience with public and private liquid and bulk terminals preferred
• Experience with marine structure inspections and appraisals preferred
• Experience with managing multidiscipline marine projects preferred

At Jacobs, were partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, youll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Jacobs 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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $275k to $350k and may fluctuate depending upon skills, experience, work location and additional factors, including relevant education and training. 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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. Learn more about your rights under and .
At Jacobs, were challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the worlds 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. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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