Onsite Program Controls Lead for Transit Projects

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Onsite Program Controls Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL to oversee complex transportation projects from planning through closeout.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the primary liaison with clients, regulators, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of transit project leadership, a Florida PE or an AICP certification, and a proven track record in governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transit project leadership experience.
• PE in Florida or AICP certification required.
• Proven governance and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex transportation projects from planning through closeout.
• Lead cross-functional teams across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary liaison with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Education

PE Florida

AICP certification

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Onsite Program Controls Manager to oversee complex transportation projects from planning through closeout. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the primary liaison with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

This role is 100% onsite. The ideal candidate has a PE in Florida or AICP certification, 15+ years of transit project leadership, and a proven track record in governance, risk