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Rail and Transit Department Leader
Jacobs
Lead and grow Jacobs Rail & Transit department, overseeing projects, staff, and business growth.
7d ago
$167,500 - $293,100
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Hybrid
Company Size
45,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture & interiors
Construction
Engineering
Environmental
Information technology
Integrated Project Services
Operations & Maintenance
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Role
What you would be doing
performance management
resource planning
technical lead
quality control
growth strategy
reporting
- Manage staff performance and help talent grow and develop, utilizing the e3 process and succession planning for staff within the Rail & Transit market department
- Track and manage staff assignments and total billable hours on a weekly basis with their Group Leaders. Partner with the PMs, and other project execution staff, to deliver on project needs and contractual terms for the staff aligned to the Rail & Transit market department
- Coordinate with other Rail & Transit Department Leaders and Regional Market Solutions Leader across the Region and within BIA.
- Coach, develop and mentor staff to deliver superior results collectively and individually
- Work with the Group Leaders, Project Managers and Director of Operations to achieve staff retention goals
- Promote BeyondZero, quality, and safety programs to create an incident- and injury-free culture
- Approve time sheets and expense reports for aligned staff. Coordinate, monitor, and approve Rail & Transit expenditures, such as specific assets, conference attendance, and committee expenses.
- Serve as key technical expert and resource on projects within the Rail & Transit disciplines
- Facilitate GID delivery for projects within Rail & Transit. Coordinate with Group Leaders and PM/MOP to ensure GID engagement where applicable.
- Coordinate across the department, geography and Business Units to optimize resource management and provide opportunities for staff growth
- Drive quality control for all projects within Rail & Transit
- Build team culture in concert within overall performance unit and company goals/strategy, and communicate with aligned staff (i.e., regular team meetings and 11 meetings, etc.)
- Coordinate Rail & Transit backlog with Director, aligned MOPs, and CAMs/CSLs. Coordinate pipeline with sales/MOP to determine future workload and identify gaps.
- The Department Leader has a key role in partnership with the Director of Operations for the PU to deliver the operational performance and client relationships for the relevant Market within the PU. The Department Leader is accountable for the Rail & Transit growth within the PU/geography working with the Director of Operations to deliver against the plan to achieve GM goals and manage G&A.
- Work in partnership with Human Resource (HR) partner and Talent Acquisition (TA) on recruiting and hiring of talent, talent retention, driving Inclusion and Diversity, and exemplifying and leading Jacobs Culture of caring throughout the Market department
- Report market progress toward performance goals on a regular basis.
- Act as hiring manager where appropriate for new staff locally and with our Global Design Centers, working in concert with others around established hiring plans; including helping our business achieve TogetherBeyond goals and integrates new hires
- Supervise and provide staff leadership, management, and mentorship to the Group Leaders (GLs) for the Rail & Transit market department
- Coordinate with Project Delivery teams to cascade processes, procedures, and other information to staff within Rail & Transit market and monitor progress.
What you bring
rail transit
engineering
leadership
business acumen
project delivery
bachelors
- Must be able to articulate a clear vision and direction and possess strong social, networking, and communication skills (both internal and external)
- Strong social, communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead through inclusion, inspiration, and innovation
- Understanding of the holistic role between Director of Operations, Group Leaders, Managers of Projects, Client Account Managers, and Market Solutions to lead and grow a sustainable team to meet business objectives
- Portfolio performance and strong business acumen
- Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams
- Substantial experience in the rail and transit environment and demonstrated experience leading project delivery
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or architecture
- Previous experience driving quality control for rail and transit projects
- Demonstrated aptitude, ability, and capacity to lead and build a team
- Leadership and project delivery experience in the market
- Previous experience with managing portfolio performance and possess strong business acumen
- High level of emotional intelligence/team builder and inspirational leadership
- Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker
- Steward career development – basic skill development and sustainment, growth opportunities and skill refinement
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Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The firm was established in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs as a small engineering venture.
Revenue $14–16B
Annual Revenue Range
The company generates annual revenue between $14 billion and $16 billion.
Backlog $22B
Backlog Value
The firm maintains a robust backlog of approximately $22 billion.
Rank #1 ENR
Top 500 Rank
The company consistently ranks at the top of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list.
- Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services.
- Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants.
- Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors.
- Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units.
- Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal.
- Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
- We do things right. We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.
- We challenge the accepted. We know that to create a better future, we must ask difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things.
- We aim higher. We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.
- We live inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business. We embrace different perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact. Through an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers, we build trust – in each other and across our company.
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainability Achievement
Achieved 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions for operations (Scopes 1, 2, and business travel) in 2020, aligned with the PAS 2060 standard.
61% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Milestone
Reduced total value-chain GHG emissions by 61% by FY 22 (from FY 19 baseline) to 130,232 tCO₂e, maintaining net-zero for Scopes 1, 2, and travel emissions after offsets and certificates.
$50/tonne CO₂e
Carbon Pricing Initiative
Introduced carbon pricing of $50 USD per tonne CO₂e on business travel, with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
65% Suppliers Target
Supplier Sustainability Commitment
Committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2025.
- Committed to becoming carbon negative for operations and travel by 2030.
- Science-based target for full value-chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Joined The Climate Pledge: carbon-neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of Paris Agreement.
- Introduced carbon pricing ($50 USD per tonne CO₂e) on business travel with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
- Launched inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in FY 23 tied to gender equality (UN SDG 5/10) and climate action (UN SDG 13).
- Climate Action Plan: ensure every project becomes a climate-response opportunity; maintain carbon neutrality and 100% low-carbon electricity.
45%
Female or Ethnically Diverse Representation
45% of the Board of Directors are female or ethnically diverse.
63%
Diverse Executives
The Executive Leadership Team comprises 63% diverse members.
40%
Women in Leadership
40% of the Executive Leadership Team are women.
8 Networks
Employee Networks
Eight employee networks representing diverse groups within the company.
- To be the employer of choice and recognized globally for attracting diverse talent where inclusion is our differentiator in bringing innovative thought and solutions to our clients.
- Create an environment where diverse employees want to join, feel they belong and will thrive.
- Underwent full pay equity review annually, with budget allocated to rectify inequities in like‑for‑like roles.
- Instituted inclusion and diversity goals within senior leadership compensation metrics since FY 19.
- Committed to launching conscious inclusion training for all employees.
- Partnered with external organizations (e.g., NSBE, SHPE, Catalyst) and recognized by HRC, Disability Equality Index, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Australia WGEA Employer of Choice.
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