Deputy Director, Capital Programs & PMO Leadership

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

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.