Director: K-12 Capital Program

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Merit increases and performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a leader for K-12 capital programs in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves establishing strategic direction, overseeing governance, and ensuring alignment across various departments while fostering relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 10 years of design management experience. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $185,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction for educational objectives.
• Lead updates to the district’s Master Facilities Plan.
• Provide oversight of governance and policy implementation.
• Build relationships with district leadership and stakeholders.
• Guide risk management strategies across the program.

Skills

Design management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Executive Leadership

Education

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

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction, governance, and long‑range planning strategies that support the district’s educational, operational, and financial objectives.
• Lead development and periodic updates to the district’s Master Facilities Plan, incorporating demographic trends, enrollment projections, educational adequacy, facility condition, and financial planning considerations.
• Provide executive oversight of governance, organizational structure, policy implementation, and program performance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with district leadership, school administrators, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Support strategic coordination between facilities, finance, operations, academics, real estate, procurement, and leadership teams.
• Guide risk management strategies and escalation processes across the program.
• Oversee preparation and submission of required state reporting and long‑range planning documentation.
• Direct program‑level technology, GIS, reporting, and operational improvement strategies.
• Support organizational development, staffing strategy, and leadership mentoring across the program team.

Program Focus

• Strategic Planning
• Program Governance
• Executive Leadership
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Risk Management
• Organizational Performance
• Long‑Range Facilities Planning

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, 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.
• 10+ years of design management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• RA, PE, DBIA, LEED

Benefits

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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.