Marco J. Friend

Experience

1. Highways Market Solutions Leader, Americas East

   Jacobs

   Mar 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Marco is a thought leader and innovator responsible for driving differential growth by partnering with Sales and Delivery teams to position, win and deliver strategic market opportunities, bringing to market unique solutions relevant to our clients’ most complex challenges and opportunities.What Can I Do To Help?Identify and connect subject matter experts across our global enterprise who can share information with clients and internal delivery or pursuit teams. We deliver learning seminars, presentations, informal discussion, site and client visits, social media content, and best practice guidance, among many communication options. Support development of strategic sales’ technical approach and understanding with best-in-class experience and capabilities. Provide coaching, guidance and a “sounding board” for fostering innovative new ideas, conference or publication strategy and content, communities of practice, and career growth opportunities at Jacobs.Partner to identify and recruit key hires. Jacobs’ Market Solutions function is unique in the industry – potential candidates are often intrigued by our investment in thought leadership and innovation.

Education

• Clemson University

  Master of Science (MS), Civil Engineering - Transportation

  2005 — 2007

• Clemson University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Completed Traffic Signal Cabinet Training