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Jacobs advances major highway modernizations in California

Jacobs has been selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority to provide construction management services for two major highway improvement projects designed to enhance mobility and reduce congestion in Orange County, California.
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Opening doors and perspectives through mentorships: Kristen Jackson’s story

Each month in 2023, we’re focusing on one of the 10 essentials we all need for success in these fast-changing times. Relationship centric is about investing time and energy in understanding others to build collaborative trust. Becoming a mentee or mentor is one way to exchange ideas and create connections. In this piece, Portland, Oregon-based Kristen Jackson, water engineer and group leader, tells us about her experience.

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Bob Pragada assumes role as Chief Executive Officer

Following its leadership succession plan previously announced in September, Jacobs confirms Bob Pragada has been named Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 24, 2023. He is expected to join the Company's Board of Directors upon certification of the results of its Annual Meeting today.

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Bringing ambitious and like-minded leaders together in Riyadh

Jacobs Women’s Network (JWN) kicked off a movement in Saudi Arabia to explore the value of gender equity in bringing sustainable social value to our communities and the world – and achieve Saudi’s Vision 2030 in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs.)