ONSITE Senior Program Controls Manager - Fort Lauderdale FL

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

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 a fast-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.

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