Director of Operations, California Transportation

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of transportation infrastructure across California? Do you embrace innovative solutions to provide our clients and communities with the very best from a worldwide delivery team? If you are - come join our purpose-driven team of 300+, where innovation, sustainability, and people-first leadership drive everything we do.This is a fast-paced role reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and will have direct reports inclusive of Department Leaders, Managers of Projects, and select others. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative approach to cultivating partnerships with a wide range of cross-functional teams and leaders from finance, sales and people partners including HR, Talent Acquisition, Health & Safety, and Jacobs Employee Network (JEN) leadersIn this role, youu2019ll be responsible for:u00b7 Bringing executive level business/financial acumen to deliver business KPIs and identify margin expansion opportunitiesu00b7 Enterprise leadership, along with inspiring and mentoring future leaders through coaching and career developmentu00b7 Lead key recruiting and retention efforts, including creating a culture of caring that invests in our people and results in continued low attrition and highly engaged teamsu00b7 Drive market expansion through strategic partnerships and client engagement, in partnership with sales, regional technologist and alternative delivery leads Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L ownership Track record of operational transformation and driving growth Inclusive leadership style with a passion for people development Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute top business needs, while flexing to changing needs (maintain agile pace of play) Champion for both global delivery and digital delivery adoption & growth Market knowledge of trends and drivers in the transportation market, inclusive of alternative (design build) delivery. 15+ years in leadership roles, preferably directly in operations for infrastructure and/or transportation markets. Engineering or business degree, masters preferredThis position can sit in any California office.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 Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2025-10-22