Program Manager-Deputy Director (Residential Construction Department)

Jacobs; Florida; On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs in Florida is seeking a Program Manager, Deputy Director for the Residential Construction Department to lead planning and delivery of large-scale residential development and housing revitalization programs across Florida, ensuring safety, sustainability, and community impact.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, construction, turnover and closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and governance while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required or closely related industry experience.
• 20+ years of experience in residential construction, community planning, infrastructure development, and construction management.
• Proven experience as Owner's Representative, Residential Contractor, Developer, or similar leadership from planning through turnover.
• Experience managing large-scale residential development and housing programs with budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and delivery of residential construction and housing programs in Florida.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, cost estimating, and annual capital planning efforts.
• Oversee rehabilitation, demolition, and development of single-family and multi-family housing.
• Manage architects, engineers, planners, and consultants through procurement, design, and construction.
• Ensure project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk align with goals and governance.
• Assist with contractor selection, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Direct construction activities through turnover, occupancy, and closeout.
• Monitor progress and report on performance, budget changes, and risks to executives.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, workflows, and guidance documents.

Skills

Residential construction

Program management

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Risk & governance

Education

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

PE license

CCM certification

PMP

AACE PSP/CEP/CCE

CGC credential

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

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering solutions that improve communities and enhance quality of life. As the Program Manager, Deputy Director for our client’s Residential Construction Department (RCD), you’ll lead the planning and delivery of large-scale residential development and housing revitalization programs across Florida, helping create safe, sustainable, and thriving communities.

In this role, you'll oversee complex residential initiatives that include the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and development of single-family and multi-family housing, along with supporting infrastructure. Working closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams, you'll drive successful project delivery from planning and design through construction, turnover, and closeout while maintaining alignment with project goals, schedules, budgets, and governance requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of residential construction and housing improvement programs throughout Florida.
• Support annual capital investment planning efforts, including project prioritization, budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating coordination.
• Oversee the rehabilitation, demolition, reconstruction, and development of residential communities, including single-family and multi-family housing.
• Manage architectural, engineering, planning, and consulting firms through procurement, contract negotiation, design development, permitting, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with client and project teams to ensure successful project execution while maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
• Assist clients with procurement strategies, contractor selection, and construction contract negotiations.
• Direct construction activities through project turnover, occupancy, commissioning, and contract closeout.
• Monitor and report on project performance, budget changes, schedule impacts, and key program risks to executive stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program management plans, workflows, procedures, and guidance documentation.
• Engage Jacobs technical specialists and subject matter experts to support project delivery and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support executive leadership with strategic planning, resource management, community outreach, policy development, and program governance activities.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; direct, relevant industry experience as an Owner's Representative, Residential Contractor, Residential Developer, or similar leadership role may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 20+ years of experience in residential construction, community planning, infrastructure development, design management, and construction management.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Residential Contractor, Residential Developer, Program Manager, or similar leadership role overseeing projects from planning through construction and turnover.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale residential development, housing rehabilitation, or community infrastructure programs.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, consultant teams, procurement activities, and construction contracts.
• Experience in engineering or construction management, business management, and financial planning.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• One or more professional certifications, such as
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA (strongly preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• AACE certification (PSP, CEP, CCE)
• Certified General Contractor credential.
• Experience leading large-scale housing redevelopment, mixed-use residential, affordable housing, or master-planned community projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple concurrent projects, programs, and stakeholder groups.

This position is based onsite at our Davie, Florida office. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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 $250,000.00 to $330,000.00. 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 October 14, 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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