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Client Service Lead (FDOT)

Jacobs, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Base pay range $158,500.00/yr - $250,500.00/yr

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Recruiter at Jacobs for Transportation and Cities & Places 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 Jacobs is seeking a dynamic and experienced

Client Service Lead

to drive strategic growth and client engagement across Florida’s transportation market. This is a high‑impact leadership role focused on expanding our footprint with FDOT and municipal clients in the Highways and Bridges sub‑market.

As a trusted advisor and connector, you’ll lead pursuit strategies, strengthen client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve mobility and transform communities.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the primary point of contact for FDOT and municipal clients, building trust and long‑term partnerships.

Serve as project manager for highway and bridge design projects, including operational and safety improvements on a limited basis.

Drive strategic pursuits by identifying, planning, and leading winning strategies for key transportation projects across multiple FDOT districts.

Provide subject‑matter expertise in highway and bridge design, safety improvements, and project delivery.

Represent Jacobs at industry conferences and events, positioning us as a leader in transportation solutions.

Work closely with sales, operations, marketing, and technical teams to align client needs with Jacobs’ capabilities.

Influence project development and design standards while contributing to Jacobs’ growth in Florida’s transportation sector to shape the future!

Here’s what you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.

Progressive post‑graduate experience in transportation and highway engineering, including the management of roadway design projects.

Proven experience working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Strong understanding of FDOT processes, design criteria, and project development procedures across multiple districts.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.

Twelve (12) or more years of experience in transportation and highway engineering, including the management of roadway design projects.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida and/or PMP certification.

Benefits 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, one floating holiday, 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 $158,500.00 to $250,500.00. 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 October 08, 2025. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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