Jacobs Secures 5-Year Extension for Alaska Port Modernization

Jacobs has secured a five-year contract extension to continue as the Program Management Consultant for the Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization Program, a multi-billion-dollar effort to replace the port's aging waterfront infrastructure with modern, resilient facilities. The Port of Alaska is critical as the state's main inbound cargo terminal, supplying goods to 90% of Alaska's population and supporting national security and disaster response operations. Jacobs has been involved since 2014 and will oversee planning, procurement, design, and construction activities, focusing next on replacing one of the port's two primary cargo berths with a structure designed to endure seismic events and extreme weather. The project is challenging due to extreme tides, seismic activity, and environmental sensitivity, necessitating specialized expertise. Jacobs' role and technical expertise have been praised by port officials, highlighting the company's importance in ensuring the port's long-term resilience and operational success. Jacobs' strong financial health and market position support its capability to manage this significant infrastructure project.