Onsite Program Controls Leader – Transit & Infrastructure

Jacobs; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Onsite Program Controls Manager for a 100% onsite role in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will lead complex transportation and transit initiatives through planning to operational readiness, coordinating engineers, contractors, and regulators.

Responsibilities span governance, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivery excellence and client satisfaction. Collaborative leadership and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or AICP-certified.
• 15+ years of experience managing large-scale transportation or transit projects.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, Contract development (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR), Procurement support, Contract administration and project controls, Project management, claim analysis, and change order negotiation, Safety certification and project closeout, Bus and rail operations and maintenance, Transit asset management planning and vehicle procurement, Customer service and public outreach and Federal auditing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support senior project leadership in overall project management and execution.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Monitor construction progress and collaborate with construction management and contractor teams.
• Serve as a primary liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Implement project governance, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Assist with business development activities, including proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract development

Procurement support

Contract administration

Project controls

Claim analysis

Change order negotiation

Safety certification

Transit operations & maintenance

Customer service & outreach

Federal auditing & compliance

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Onsite Program Controls Manager for a 100% onsite role in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will lead complex transportation and transit initiatives through planning to operational readiness, coordinating engineers, contractors, and regulators.

Responsibilities span governance, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivery excellence and client satisfaction. Collaborative leadership and strong communication are essential.