Team Leader - Energy & Power

JACOBS PROJECTS (PHILIPPINES), INC.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Projects Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Team Leader in the Energy & Power practice to drive engagement, balance workloads, and support wellbeing across the team.

You will collaborate with the Section Leader and Director of Operations to align priorities, coach junior staff, review timesheets, and advance career development while delivering excellent client outcomes. This leadership role emphasizes creating an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports Jacobs’ mission to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• Proven experience in the power generation industry—thermal, renewable, or combined-cycle.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry codes, and project management practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Business awareness and interest in contributing to commercial, client, and resourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, supporting team wellbeing, engagement, and day-to-day guidance.
• Assist with resource planning and balance workload across the team.
• Support the Section Leader and Director of Operations with communication, team focus, and reinforcing strategic priorities.
• Review weekly timesheets and ensure accurate, timely submissions.
• Conduct or support career and performance conversations with team members.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and career support for junior and mid-level staff.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Advocate for and help bring to life Jacobs’ Culture of Caring, Inclusion & Diversity, and strategic initiatives such as Focus 20/100.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Resource planning

Coaching

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

Job description

Your impact

At Jacobs, our Energy & Power business is shaping the future of energy by delivering innovative, sustainable, and reliable solutions across thermal, renewable, and emerging technologies. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, our teams play a critical role in helping clients navigate complex challenges while driving meaningful progress toward a cleaner and more resilient future.

As a Team Leader, you will play a key frontline leadership role, supporting the Section Leader and Director of Operations in driving team engagement, workload balance, wellbeing, and performance. You will help create a connected, inclusive, and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, deliver excellent client outcomes, and grow their careers. This leadership role typically comprises 20–25% of your day-to-day responsibilities and contributes to Jacobs’ purpose of creating a more connected, sustainable world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, supporting team wellbeing, engagement, and day-to-day guidance.
• Assist with resource planning and facilitate workload balancing across the team.
• Support the Section Leader and Director of Operations with communication, team focus, and reinforcing strategic priorities.
• Review weekly timesheets and ensure accurate, timely submissions.
• Conduct or support e3 career and performance conversations with team members.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and career support for junior and mid-level staff.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Advocate for and help bring to life Jacobs’ Culture of Caring, Inclusion & Diversity, and strategic initiatives such as Focus 20/100.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Proven experience in the power generation industry—thermal, renewable, or combined-cycle preferred.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry codes, and project management practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Business awareness and interest in contributing to commercial, client, and resourcing decisions.

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