Senior Program Manager, K-12 Districts & Construction

Jacobs; Florida; Sur place; USD 135 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited personalized paid time off

Résumé du poste

Jacobs in the Town of Florida, New York, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee K-12 capital programs in the Southeast region. You will provide project management support, ensure quality delivery, and coordinate with stakeholders while mentoring team members.

Applicants should have a minimum of 12 years in project delivery, a relevant degree, and a valid driver's license. Jacobs offers comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off, and a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $190,000.

Qualifications

• 12+ years project delivery experience required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsabilités

• Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with procurement planning, project initiation, activation coordination, and closeout activities.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk mitigation

Formation

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

Description du poste

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

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K-12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets.

Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

Candidates are encouraged to identify in their cover letter

Geographic areas where they are interested in working.

Whether they are seeking local, regional, or travel-based assignments.

Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.

Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

The Senior Project Manager provides senior-level oversight and leadership across multiple projects or major program initiatives, supporting consistent project execution, operational alignment, and quality delivery throughout the capital program lifecycle.

The role focuses on mentoring project teams, monitoring project performance, resolving escalated issues, and supporting successful delivery outcomes across design, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide oversight across assigned projects and project management teams.

Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Support consistency in project execution standards, reporting practices, and operational procedures.

Coordinate with Program Controls regarding project forecasting, reporting, and operational risk management.

Review project status, identify delivery risks, and support resolution of escalated issues.

Mentor and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.

Support coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational departments.

Assist with procurement planning, project initiation, activation coordination, and closeout activities.

Support executive reporting and operational briefings.

Promote delivery consistency, documentation quality, and operational accountability across the program.

Program Focus

Multi-Project Oversight

Delivery Consistency

Operational Coordination

Team Leadership

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Coordination

Quality Delivery

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 12+ years project delivery
• Valid driver's license.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM, PE, RA
  
  
  

Related Experience

• K-12, Higher Ed, Healthcare
  
  
  

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 $135,000.00 to $190,000.00. 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 June 08, 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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