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Rail and Transit Group Leader At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact: At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. We are seeking a Group Lead to provide inspirational leadership on our challenging and fast-paced systems projects in the Rail & Transit Market. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to use your vast experience in the industry and apply it to solving today’s challenges with a special focus on supporting our clients with Project Leadership & Delivery, Systems Engineering & Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Quality Assurance & Safety, and Innovation & Standards. Reporting to the Rail & Transit Department Leader, and as a senior member of our team, you’ll play an integral role in mentoring staff, developing capability & right sizing capacity to support our current projects & future pipeline, forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts. Key Attributes
Deep expertise in Rail & Transit Systems – such as OCS, signaling, train control, traction power, communications, and systems integration – along with strong leadership and project management capabilities. High level of emotional intelligence/team builder Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker Strong social, networking, and communication skills (both internal and external) Team metrics, portfolio performance and strong business acumen Knowledge of Jacobs’ internal talent & project delivery systems Key Responsibilities
Supervise and provide staff leadership, management, and mentorship to your technical team of all levels Serve as key technical expert and resource on projects within the Systems disciplines Manage staff performance and help talent grow and develop, utilizing the e3 process and succession planning for staff within the Rail & Transit market department Steward career development – basic skill development and sustainment, growth opportunities and skill refinement Coach, develop and mentor staff to deliver superior results collectively and individually Coordinate across the region to have knowledge of our collective capacity & capability to optimize resource management and provide opportunities for staff growth Coordinate with Project Delivery teams to cascade processes, procedures, and other information to staff within Rail & Transit market and monitor progress. Drive quality control across projects Facilitate GID delivery Build team culture in concert within overall performance unit and company goals/strategy, and communicate with aligned staff Track and manage staff assignments and total billable hours on a weekly basis. Coordinate team backlog with Department Leader and CAM Coordinate with other Rail & Transit Group Leaders across the Region and within BIA. 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. 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 Promote BeyondZero, quality, and safety programs to create an incident- and injury-free culture Approve time sheets and expense reports for aligned staff. The final candidate could be located in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA, or Baltimore, MD. Requirements
Relevant degree in Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or progressing towards Experience in Management and coordination of infrastructure projects including design, resourcing, budgeting, documentation and project management for Rail and Transit Systems such as OCS, signaling, train control, traction power, communications, and systems integration Previous experience with managing portfolio performance and possess strong business acumen Previous experience serving as a technical resource on projects within the Rail and Transit Systems disciplines Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing staff to achieve results collectively and individually 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. 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.
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Rail and Transit Group Leader At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact: At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. We are seeking a Group Lead to provide inspirational leadership on our challenging and fast-paced systems projects in the Rail & Transit Market. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to use your vast experience in the industry and apply it to solving today’s challenges with a special focus on supporting our clients with Project Leadership & Delivery, Systems Engineering & Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Quality Assurance & Safety, and Innovation & Standards. Reporting to the Rail & Transit Department Leader, and as a senior member of our team, you’ll play an integral role in mentoring staff, developing capability & right sizing capacity to support our current projects & future pipeline, forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts. Key Attributes
Deep expertise in Rail & Transit Systems – such as OCS, signaling, train control, traction power, communications, and systems integration – along with strong leadership and project management capabilities. High level of emotional intelligence/team builder Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker Strong social, networking, and communication skills (both internal and external) Team metrics, portfolio performance and strong business acumen Knowledge of Jacobs’ internal talent & project delivery systems Key Responsibilities
Supervise and provide staff leadership, management, and mentorship to your technical team of all levels Serve as key technical expert and resource on projects within the Systems disciplines Manage staff performance and help talent grow and develop, utilizing the e3 process and succession planning for staff within the Rail & Transit market department Steward career development – basic skill development and sustainment, growth opportunities and skill refinement Coach, develop and mentor staff to deliver superior results collectively and individually Coordinate across the region to have knowledge of our collective capacity & capability to optimize resource management and provide opportunities for staff growth Coordinate with Project Delivery teams to cascade processes, procedures, and other information to staff within Rail & Transit market and monitor progress. Drive quality control across projects Facilitate GID delivery Build team culture in concert within overall performance unit and company goals/strategy, and communicate with aligned staff Track and manage staff assignments and total billable hours on a weekly basis. Coordinate team backlog with Department Leader and CAM Coordinate with other Rail & Transit Group Leaders across the Region and within BIA. 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. 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 Promote BeyondZero, quality, and safety programs to create an incident- and injury-free culture Approve time sheets and expense reports for aligned staff. The final candidate could be located in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA, or Baltimore, MD. Requirements
Relevant degree in Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or progressing towards Experience in Management and coordination of infrastructure projects including design, resourcing, budgeting, documentation and project management for Rail and Transit Systems such as OCS, signaling, train control, traction power, communications, and systems integration Previous experience with managing portfolio performance and possess strong business acumen Previous experience serving as a technical resource on projects within the Rail and Transit Systems disciplines Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing staff to achieve results collectively and individually 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. 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.
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