Jacobs
Global Principal - Complex Bridges Design Build
Jacobs, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Global Principal – Complex Bridges Design Build
Jacobs is seeking a Global Principal to strengthen its leadership team in the Americas for complex bridges. In this role, you will position bridge teams to win major projects and lead significant and complex bridge design‑build projects.
Base Pay Range $350,000 – $400,000 per year
Key Responsibilities
Drive the positioning and winning of complex bridge work across the Americas with an emphasis on Design Build projects
Lead wider market development efforts to grow our complex bridges market
Serve as a senior Project Manager or Design Manager on significant and complex bridge projects
Identify, understand, adapt and shape market trends and potential growth opportunities in Design Build, and wider complex bridges market
Leverage domain expertise, technologies and best practices and global solutions to differentiate our offering to clients
Serve as the face of the company to clients and in the marketplace with regular direct engagement
Drive and foster an innovation culture
Be a recognized thought leader in the marketplace
Demonstrate the requisite leadership attributes needed to be a national solutions provider capable of addressing our clients most complex problems
Ensure success of technologist development through the Technologist Career Path in Complex Bridges
Required Qualifications
Substantial experience in the design and construction on a variety of complex and long‑span bridges including major river crossings
Experience working on Design Build bridge projects
Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states; Structural Engineer (SE) licensing preferred
Established professional network with transportation clients and contractor community
Proven Track Record
Market development through strong strategy execution and national client relationships, including Owners and Contractors
Forming impactful strategic teaming partnerships
Developing technical innovations and delivering successful bids of major bridge pursuits in collaboration with operations and sales teams
Determining and countering competitor strategies
Substantial experience with Design/Build, Progressive Design/Build, P3 and CM/GC project delivery
Cutting‑edge knowledge in a variety of bridge erection techniques
Proven track record in designing economical, durable, and complex bridges
Passionate about leading, mentoring people, and working collaboratively
Benefits Health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, company stock purchase option, unlimited personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Job posted on December 12, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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Base Pay Range $350,000 – $400,000 per year
Key Responsibilities
Drive the positioning and winning of complex bridge work across the Americas with an emphasis on Design Build projects
Lead wider market development efforts to grow our complex bridges market
Serve as a senior Project Manager or Design Manager on significant and complex bridge projects
Identify, understand, adapt and shape market trends and potential growth opportunities in Design Build, and wider complex bridges market
Leverage domain expertise, technologies and best practices and global solutions to differentiate our offering to clients
Serve as the face of the company to clients and in the marketplace with regular direct engagement
Drive and foster an innovation culture
Be a recognized thought leader in the marketplace
Demonstrate the requisite leadership attributes needed to be a national solutions provider capable of addressing our clients most complex problems
Ensure success of technologist development through the Technologist Career Path in Complex Bridges
Required Qualifications
Substantial experience in the design and construction on a variety of complex and long‑span bridges including major river crossings
Experience working on Design Build bridge projects
Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states; Structural Engineer (SE) licensing preferred
Established professional network with transportation clients and contractor community
Proven Track Record
Market development through strong strategy execution and national client relationships, including Owners and Contractors
Forming impactful strategic teaming partnerships
Developing technical innovations and delivering successful bids of major bridge pursuits in collaboration with operations and sales teams
Determining and countering competitor strategies
Substantial experience with Design/Build, Progressive Design/Build, P3 and CM/GC project delivery
Cutting‑edge knowledge in a variety of bridge erection techniques
Proven track record in designing economical, durable, and complex bridges
Passionate about leading, mentoring people, and working collaboratively
Benefits Health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, company stock purchase option, unlimited personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Job posted on December 12, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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