OHLA-USA has named Stephen Jacobs as superintendent of the Atlantic Avenue roadway expansion project in Delray Beach, Florida.
The project will widen Atlantic Avenue’s existing two-lane roadway into a four-lane divided highway. It will also relocate an adjacent canal to support long-term transportation and economic growth in the area.
Stephen Jacobs’ Contributions to the Project
Jacobs brings more than 30 years of experience in civil construction and roadway development, overseeing daily operations, crew coordination and field planning for the project. His role includes ensuring materials are available, resolving on-site challenges and keeping work aligned with design and safety standards. The Atlantic Avenue expansion is expected to take much of the first half of 2026 due to extensive preparation, including foundation work and cabling into control buildings.
The project comes as Delray Beach and the surrounding areas see increased interest from logistics, agriculture and commercial developers. Local officials and industry leaders view the roadway expansion as a key improvement that will support future development and rising property values. Jacobs noted that infrastructure improvements often act as a catalyst for business growth, especially in areas with strong regional connections.
The work also reflects broader trends in the construction industry, where crews are increasingly operating in tight, active environments rather than on new, undeveloped land. Jacobs has seen growing use of rubber-tired and compact excavators that allow crews to work efficiently on existing roadways without damaging pavement or disrupting traffic. These machines move faster, operate in confined spaces and reduce the need for full road closures, which has become critical as cities repair and upgrade older infrastructure.
Making an Impact in the Construction Industry
Jacobs credits his leadership approach to focusing on people as much as process and to his ability to guide teams through complex infrastructure projects in active settings. He stresses the importance of collaboration, clear communication and problem-solving, believing these to be essential parts of successfully executing projects, especially on long-term transportation initiatives.
The Atlantic Avenue project adds to Jacobs’ long track record of leading complex roadway work across Florida and supports OHLA-USA’s continued focus on transportation infrastructure that serves growing communities.
In addition to his leadership in construction, Jacobs’ ventures include Jake’s Survival, an outdoorsman supply company, and Charging All Over and Safe Water Air, which sell water and air purification products. He also supports charitable efforts through the Singer Island Beach Polo Classic.
About OHLA-USA
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, with additional locations in Massachusetts, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois, OHLA-USA specializes in heavy civil construction and modernization projects. Critical infrastructure projects they have contributed to include highways, bridges, rail and mass transit systems, tunnels, and water resources. They are a division of a Madrid-based construction company, Obrascón Huarte Lain, S.A. (OHLA Group), headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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steve.jacobs@ohla-usa.com
