Design Leader (Cities & Places)

Overview 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 the spaces where people live, work, and thrive. As a Design Leader , you’ll play a critical role in growing and shaping our design practice in the Northeast while delivering innovative, people-centered environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader who excels in a seller/doer environment—someone who builds lasting client relationships, drives growth, and remains deeply engaged in design leadership. In this role, you’ll serve as both a trusted advisor and hands-on design leader, leading projects from concept through construction while strengthening local client partnerships. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions, expand our presence in the region, and mentor the next generation of design professionals—all while championing design excellence across Jacobs. What You’ll Do Serve as Design Lead on architecture projects, guiding work from concept through construction Collaborate across architecture, engineering, and project delivery teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for new and repeat work Lead and support business development efforts, including networking, client engagement, and pursuit strategies Partner with sales teams to prepare qualifications, proposals, and client presentations Represent Jacobs through industry involvement, networking, and thought leadership Champion design excellence across regions and disciplines Mentor and develop design staff, supporting career growth and performance development Collaborate with internal design leaders to elevate practice standards and design impact Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field 20+ years of professional experience in architecture Professional licensure (Registered Architect - RA) Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills Ideally, you’ll also have AIA membership LEED AP or WELL AP accreditation Experience working in a seller/doer environment with a track record of winning work Established professional network in the Northeast region 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, 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 $160,000.00 to $195,000.00. 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 June 01, 2026. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs