About this opportunity
Jacobs Solutions lists this Municipal Engineering Group Leader opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Municipal Engineering Group Leader
Jacobs is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Municipal Engineering Group Leader who will provide project level leadership and execution of strategic and tactical initiatives. This key leadership role will drive the business by leading growth, providing technical experience, through quality project delivery, and inspirational talent management.
You will build teams and lead work in planning, design, and construction a variety of municipal engineering projects such as stormwater, green infrastructure, roads, water supply, sewage systems, urban planning, and a variety of other public infrastructure.
In addition to leading project planning and design, you will be a critical member of the Regional Water Leadership team. You'll work closely with the Department Leader and other Group Leaders and Client Account Managers to provide guidance and leadership within the Water Group. You'll be called upon to use your inspirational leadership skills to provide mentoring and coaching to Water staff aligned to you, including development of annual priorities, career goals, and performance reviews. Typical activities may also include identifying potential project pursuits, preparing qualifications and proposals, and hiring, supervising, and supporting staff. You will have the opportunity to help grow our business and also grow our local and regional teams.
You'll also be responsible for promoting inclusion and diversity within the office and the Water Team, working to ensure that all staff are given meaningful and equitable opportunities to progress their careers within Jacobs.
You will assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow our business. You will also establish and maintain strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope to develop long term strategy for continued market success. You will be responsible for leading project teams and communicating between diverse design disciplines for the delivery of designs and related studies.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Provide strategic oversight and direction for complex Water projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
Develop client relationships and leverage existing ones to support business development.
Serve as the primary liaison with clients, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, fostering trust and identifying future business opportunities.
Lead project budget development and contract negotiations.
Participate and execute risk management strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating contractual, regulatory, technical, and other risks.
Mentor and guide project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Provide insight regarding safety, building codes, and quality standards, in coordination for projects and implementation during project delivery.
Support the development, alignment, and engagement of strong project teams.
Align priorities between clients, contractors, and subcontractors for design and projects during construction as needed.
Develop scheduling, budget control, and project delivery outcomes.
Here's what you'll need:
Bachelor's degree or higher in applicable field (Civil, Environmental)
PE license
Demonstrated aptitude, ability, and capacity to build and support a team
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
Experience with managing people
Ability to help develop other front-line leaders as part of succession planning
The base salary range for this position is $145,000.00 to $190,000.00. 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.
Locations: Columbus - Ohio - United States
Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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