ONSITE Senior Program Controls Manager - Fort Lauderdale FL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a 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 diverse teams and complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement, contract administration.
• Experience with Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR and project controls.
• Knowledge of transit asset management planning and Federal auditing/compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Public outreach

Education

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

Master's degree in Engineering, Management, or related discipline

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

We're seeking a talented Onsite Program Controls Manager to support the successful delivery of complex programs encompassing projects across all phases of planning, design, construction, and operational readiness. You will work closely with project leadership to drive effective execution, foster a collaborative team environment, and promote excellence in project delivery.

This key role requires strong organizational skills, technical problem-solving capabilities, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, resolve conflicts constructively, and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams toward successful outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Please Note--this is a 100% onsite position based in The Metro Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in afar-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, OR a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or AICP-certified.
• 15+ years of experience managing large-scale transportation OR transit projects, including:
• 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 (technical evaluation and price negotiation), 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.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Master's degree in Engineering, Management, OR related discipline.
• Experience with major transit or infrastructure projects in Florida.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting processes.
• Experience implementing project governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000.00 to $200,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on September 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

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