John Farrell

About John Farrell

As Global Vice President of Project Delivery at Jacobs, I support a global team of over professionals in delivering complex projects with excellence, consistency, and accountability. My role centers on setting the strategic direction for project delivery and ensuring teams have the tools, resources, and support needed to achieve successful outcomes for our clients around the world.With more than 30 years of experience in operations, leadership, and financial management, I provide enterprise-wide oversight across key operational areas including risk management, quality assurance, procurement, and digital delivery. Since joining Jacobs in 2005 as a Project Manager, I have taken on progressively broader roles in project and program management, as well as office and regional operations. Each role has deepened my focus on enabling client success, growing capable teams, and driving operational efficiency.My passion is building and equipping high-performing teams—ensuring they are empowered, supported, and aligned to deliver lasting value.

Experience

1. Vice President Global Project Delivery

   Jacobs

   Dec 2022 — Present

Education

• Santa Clara University

  BS

Skills

• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Contract Management
• Project Delivery
• Microsoft Project
• New Business Development
• Procurement
• Crm
• Construction
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Operations Management
• Process Engineering
• Manage Client Relationships
• Proposal Writing
• Engineering
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Ms Project
• Team Leadership