Geographic Senior Director of Operations (GSDO) - South

At Jacobs, we donu2019t settle - 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 donu2019t settle until we give our best and know that weu2019re making a difference.Jacobs is looking for a Geographic Senior Director of Operations (GSDO)/East Region - South to lead our team in the South of the East Region. As the GSDO, youu2019ll be part of our Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) group and provide leadership in the South of Eastern Region for multiple water and wastewater projects. Our Geographic Director of Operations (GDO's), Managers of Operations (GMOu2019s) and/or Area Managers (AMu2019s) within geography will report directly to this GSDO position. You'll be responsible, ultimately, for the safety of our projects and our people along with the profitable and sustainable financial performance, compliance programs, and contractual and technical management along with client management. Leading project teams, youu2019ll work with GDO's, GMOu2019s and/or AMu2019s to provide primary client relationships with client management either directly or as otherwise coordinated with the GDO's, GMOu2019s and/or AMu2019s and technical personnel and report regularly as to client confidence, satisfaction, and/or problems; review monthly contract service reports for each project site as needed, advise management as to project status, regulatory agency permit compliance and technical/plant management status; maintain established project cost levels to ensure profitability ratios and work to actively increase margins; and develop new work and/or expand existing work and report on all competitive contract services sales efforts, advise business development personnel of these efforts, and prepare reports and presentations as required. You'll lead and/or organize start-up efforts for new projects and actively engage in strategies for renewing existing contracts. Youu2019ll also bring thorough knowledge of industry trends, lead recruiting, mentoring, development and retention of talent, including leading human resources regional succession planning, development and training of future leaders.The location for this position is open within the East Region with preference in the South.Candidate must live near a major airport.Travel requirements depend on location but targeted at approximately 50% or as required to manage the portfolio.Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and weu2019ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the worldu2019s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.#omfs #ourjacobs #bia #challengeaccepted u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree and Fifteen (15) plus years of proven water, wastewater and/or advanced water treatment experience; Or equivalent years of water, wastewater or advanced water treatment experience in lieu of degreeu2022 Ten (10) plus years of experience in a leadership role with five (5) plus years preferably in a regional or senior leadership positionu2022 Experience with industry contracting mechanisms and contract negotiation activitiesu2022 Ability to negotiate, plan, and organize work cooperatively with internal and 3rd party engineersu2022 Experience in project management for multiple locations with responsibility for technical support and financial accountabilityu2022 Ability to write and assist proposals, prepare and make presentations to clients, both present and future.u2022 Experience conducting due diligence project site visits in preparation for proposal or qualifications submittalu2022 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suiteu2022 Profit and Loss financial experience is a mustu2022 Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, or as requiredu2022 Valid driveru2019s license with no major infractionsIdeally, Youu2019ll Also Haveu2022 Experience in starting up new projects/facilitiesu2022 Extensive knowledge of methods to reduce operating costs of a treatment plant through efficiency in energy consumption, chemical addition, staffing strategies and solids disposalu2022 Experience in developing options leading to the early renewals of existing contractsu2022 Strong leadership skills including the knowledge of personnel selection, mentoring, succession planning and development and training in all aspects of plant operationsu2022 Previous successful experience providing staff leadership, communication, staff assignments, and developing staff capabilities and recruiting abilitiesu2022 Experience working with business development in pursuing new opportunitiesu2022 Excellent self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong technical problem-solving skillsu2022 Experience working with Unions and negotiating collective bargaining agreementsWorking ConditionsSafety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.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: 2026-01-22