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At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we are making a difference. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Jacobs is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA area.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the following:

Strategic Leadership: Assist in developing and implementing long-term strategic plans for the Public Works Department, aligning with the city's overall goals with infrastructure, maintenance needs, stormwater assets, construction, and engineering services.

Operational Oversight: Oversee daily operations, including maintenance, construction, and capital improvement projects.

Financial Management: Support the Department Director in preparing, prioritizing, and managing annual operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing team of public works professionals.

Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to address concerns and promote public works initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.

Emergency Response: Develop, manage, and coordinate comprehensive, emergency response efforts, such as natural disasters or severe weather events while collaborating with other city and state agencies, contractors, and local officials to ensure a safe, swift, and effective response.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Position is Contingent on award of project

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• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required).

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive management experience in public works, engineering, or a related field.

• Licenses/Certifications: Engineer In Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, but not required. A valid driver's license and good driving record are necessary.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of public works operations, engineering principles, stormwater management, construction practices, and regulatory compliance the community’s local officials, businesses, and residents to understand needs and prioritize solutions.

• Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage large teams, complex budgets, and high-profile projects.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• EIT, Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) (preferred but not required)

What We Offer:

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A supportive, collaborative work environment.

A chance to make a lasting impact on the community's infrastructure and quality of life.

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.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.