Director, Transportation Operations & Growth (Canada)

Jacobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 171,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a visionary leader to shape the future of transportation infrastructure across Canada. The role reports to the Executive Director of Operations and includes direct reports from project and department leaders, with travel across Canada.

You will grow market presence, apply financial insights for growth, and foster talent development while promoting a culture of care and inclusion. The position supports hybrid work and requires leadership across multiple offices and client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in leadership roles in operations for infrastructure and/or transportation markets.
• Engineering or business degree.
• Proven success delivering large, complex projects and programs.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L accountability.
• Experience driving operational improvement and sustainable growth.
• An inclusive, people-focused approach with a passion for coaching, developing talent, and fostering high-performing teams.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities, adapt to changing needs, and execute effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to advancing global and digital delivery capabilities.
• Strong understanding of transportation market trends, clients, and design-build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Grow our market presence through strategic partnerships and strong client relationships, working closely with sales partners, regional technologists, and design-build teams.
• Apply strong business and financial insights to achieve key performance objectives and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Foster collaboration across the enterprise while coaching, mentoring, and developing future talent.
• Champion attraction and retention initiatives, cultivating a culture of care, belonging, and professional growth that supports high engagement and low attrition.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

People development

Change management

Communication

Education

Engineering or business degree

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a visionary leader to shape the future of transportation infrastructure across Canada. The role reports to the Executive Director of Operations and includes direct reports from project and department leaders, with travel across Canada.

You will grow market presence, apply financial insights for growth, and foster talent development while promoting a culture of care and inclusion. The position supports hybrid work and requires leadership across multiple offices and client sites.