Area Mining & Heavy Industry Lead

Job ID: 39443Location: Tempe, Arizona, United StatesCapabilities: EnvironmentalOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $134,500.00 - $200,000.00Company: JacobsAt 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 senior‑level Area Mining & Heavy Industry Lead to provide regional leadership across operations, client management, and sales. While mining is a key market, this role is intentionally designed to support a broad heavy‑industry portfolio including mining, aerospace and manufacturing, allowing us to capture opportunities and talent across adjacent industrial sectors.As the Area Mining & Heavy Industry Lead, you will be responsible for growing and leading Jacobs’ portfolio of work serving resource extraction, processing, and heavy industrial clients across Arizona and the broader Southwest. Based in Phoenix, you will partner with operations, sales, and technical leadership to deliver complex multidisciplinary projects while expanding Jacobs’ presence across high‑value industrial markets.This role combines client relationship leadership, pursuit strategy, and operational oversight, and requires comfort operating at both the executive and project‑delivery levels. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients managing capital programs, environmental obligations, regulatory interfaces, and long‑term operational challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesClient, Market & Sales LeadershipServe as Client Manager or Executive Sponsor for strategically important clients across mining and heavy industry (e.g., metals, minerals, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, tech, energy, chemical processing)Lead development and execution of regional growth strategies that expand Jacobs’ footprint without being limited to a single sectorIdentify, qualify, and champion new opportunities, including integrated environmental, water, infrastructure, and advisory servicesLead or support pursuits through client engagement, strategy development, and proposal executionBuild long‑term relationships with client executive teams, site leadership, and corporate decision‑makersActively represent Jacobs in relevant industrial and professional organizationsOperations & Project Delivery OversightProvide senior oversight for complex industrial and mining projects to ensure safe, high‑quality, and profitable deliverySupport project planning, staffing, risk management, and execution across multi‑disciplinary teamsMonitor performance related to safety, quality, schedule, and financial outcomesPartner with project managers and operations leaders to resolve issues and maintain client confidenceTechnical & Practice LeadershipApply senior‑level technical and strategic judgment to projects involving environmental characterization, permitting, water management, remediation, operations support, and facility closureSupport development of cross‑sector technical offerings applicable to both mining and other heavy industriesEncourage collaboration across environmental, geotechnical, water, civil, and infrastructure practicesPeople, Culture & Capability DevelopmentMentor senior and mid‑career professionals and support succession planningAssist with recruiting, onboarding, and development of key heavy‑industry and mining talentChampion Jacobs’ culture of safety, inclusion, technical excellence, and collaboration Here's what you'll need Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field15+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting mining and/or heavy industrial clientsDemonstrated success combining operations leadership, client management, and sales or growth accountabilityExperience delivering projects across large, complex industrial systems (mines, process facilities, industrial sites, or similar)Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and lead pursuits that result in sustained growthStrong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skillsCommitment to safety, ethics, and professional excellenceIdeally, You’ll Also Have:Professional Engineer (PE), PG, or similar professional licensureExperience working across multiple heavy‑industry sectors, not solely miningFamiliarity with Arizona and western U.S. regulatory environmentsProgram, portfolio, or P&L‑level leadership experienceRecognition as an industry leader through professional engagement or client relationships#LI-AC4Our 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 $134,500.00 to $200,000.00. 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 May 08, 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. Locations CityStateCountryTempeArizonaUnited States