Vice President - Complex Bridge

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s possible to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that connect and strengthen communities. As a Vice President – Complex Bridge, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of large, complex bridge projects within our Design-Build portfolio. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from pursuit through project completion while fostering strong client partnerships and advancing our alternative delivery capabilities.

What You’ll Do

Lead the overall coordination and delivery of design for large, complex alternative delivery projects, including Design-Build.

Manage pre-tender design activities, including development of Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs).

Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, owners, and key stakeholders.

Direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across multiple offices in high-intensity project environments.

Collaborate with project controls teams to manage cost, schedule, and earned value performance.

Ensure quality, technical excellence, and coordination across all project deliverables.

Oversee contract administration, financial performance, and project profitability, including billing and collections.

Develop project work plans, staffing strategies, and resource allocations.

Mentor and develop early-career engineers and technical staff.

Represent Jacobs’ Design-Build capabilities in key s and at industry events.

Review and manage project schedules, budgets, and delivery strategies across design and construction phases.

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and implement effective cost control measures.

Lead complex assignments and collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and partner organizations.

Prepare and deliver presentations and technical communications to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Demonstrated experience delivering complex bridge projects within Design-Build or alternative delivery frameworks.

Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams across geographically dispersed locations.

Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, and financial management.

Experience managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Track record of supporting pursuits, proposals, and business development efforts.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

210,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

345,000.00

Our 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. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $210,000.00 to $345,000.00. 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. Job posted on May 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
New York	New York	United States