Deputy Director, Residential Construction Program Manager

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Program Manager/Deputy Director for the Residential Construction Department to lead large-scale housing programs across Florida from the Davie, FL office. The role requires extensive leadership in planning, budgeting, and delivery, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in residential construction, PE or CCM/PMP credentials are preferred, and a strong track record in complex housing redevelopment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in residential construction, community planning, infrastructure development, design management, and construction management.
• Experience as Owner's Representative, Residential Contractor, Residential Developer, Program Manager, or similar leadership role overseeing projects from planning through construction and turnover.
• Experience in managing large-scale residential development, housing rehabilitation, or community infrastructure programs.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, consultant teams, procurement activities, and construction contracts.
• Experience in engineering or construction management, business management, and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and delivery of residential construction and housing programs in Florida.
• Support capital investment planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating coordination.
• Oversee rehabilitation, demolition, reconstruction, and development of residential communities.
• Manage architectural, engineering, planning, and consulting firms through procurement, design development, permitting, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with client and project teams to ensure scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
• Assist clients with procurement strategies, contractor selection, and construction contract negotiations.
• Direct construction activities through turnover, occupancy, commissioning, and closeout.
• Monitor and report on performance, budget changes, schedule impacts, and program risks to executives.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, workflows, procedures, and guidance.
• Engage Jacobs specialists to support delivery and resolve technical challenges.
• Support executive leadership with strategic planning, resource management, and governance.

Skills

Owner's Representative

Residential Construction

Program Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Program Manager/Deputy Director for the Residential Construction Department to lead large-scale housing programs across Florida from the Davie, FL office. The role requires extensive leadership in planning, budgeting, and delivery, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in residential construction, PE or CCM/PMP credentials are preferred, and a strong track record in complex housing redevelopment