Deputy Director

Jacobs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Deputy Director to oversee the day-to-day capital program execution, translating strategy into actionable deliverables across PMO, controls, and support functions.

Responsibilities include governance, stakeholder coordination, staffing, and risk management, with opportunities to influence executive reporting and program performance. Health and welfare benefits and a competitive base salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational execution of capital program activities and project delivery functions.
• Support implementation of governance procedures, operational standards, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Program Controls, Project Management, Procurement, and Operational teams to support consistent program execution.
• Monitor program performance metrics, operational trends, and delivery risks.
• Review and support decision-making related to contracts, invoices, pay applications, change orders, and operational escalations.
• Facilitate coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal program staff.
• Support staffing coordination, workload balancing, and operational resource planning.
• Lead implementation of operational improvement initiatives and corrective action planning when required.
• Provide leadership support for executive reporting, board reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business/Public Administration)

Tools

PMP

CCM

PE

RA

DBIA

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K‑12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets. Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

The Deputy Director oversees day‑to‑day operational execution of the capital program and ensures alignment between program strategy, project delivery activities, controls, reporting, and operational performance. Working closely with the Director, the Deputy Director translates program goals into operational execution and provides leadership oversight to project management, program controls, and support functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee operational execution of capital program activities and project delivery functions.
• Support implementation of program governance procedures, operational standards, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Program Controls, Project Management, Procurement, and Operational teams to support consistent program execution.
• Monitor program performance metrics, operational trends, and delivery risks.
• Review and support decision-making related to contracts, invoices, pay applications, change orders, and operational escalations.
• Facilitate coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal program staff.
• Support staffing coordination, workload balancing, and operational resource planning.
• Lead implementation of operational improvement initiatives and corrective action planning when required.
• Provide leadership support for executive reporting, board reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Program Focus

• Operational Leadership
• Program Execution
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Delivery Oversight
• Performance Management
• Operational Consistency
• Escalation Management

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 12+ years of experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM, PE, RA, DBIA

Related Experience

• Program operations; PMO leadership

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Base salary range: $150,000.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.