Deputy Director, Residential Construction Programs

Jacobs; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Program Manager, Deputy Director to lead the planning and delivery of large-scale residential development and housing revitalization programs across Florida. The role spans from planning and design through construction, turnover, and closeout with a focus on schedule, budget, scope, quality, and risk.

Based onsite in Davie, FL, you will collaborate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, driving successful project outcomes while

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.
• Current CMAA, AACE, or PMI certification required; CMAA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Program Manager, Deputy Director to lead the planning and delivery of large-scale residential development and housing revitalization programs across Florida. The role spans from planning and design through construction, turnover, and closeout with a focus on schedule, budget, scope, quality, and risk.

Based onsite in Davie, FL, you will collaborate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, driving successful project outcomes while