Deputy Director

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational execution of capital program activities and project delivery functions
• Support implementation of program governance procedures, operational standards, and performance expectations
• Coordinate with Program Controls, Project Management, Procurement, and Operational teams to support consistent program execution
• Monitor program performance metrics, operational trends, and delivery risks
• Review and support decision-making related to contracts, invoices, pay applications, change orders, and operational escalations
• Facilitate coordination between district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal program staff
• Support staffing coordination, workload balancing, and operational resource planning
• Lead implementation of operational improvement initiatives and corrective action planning when required
• Provide leadership support for executive reporting, Board reporting, and stakeholder communications

Program Focus

• Operational Leadership
• Program Execution
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Delivery Oversight
• Performance Management
• Operational Consistency
• Escalation Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration, 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 of experience; 5+ years in a leadership role
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM, PE, RA, DBIA certification
• Related Experience: Program operations; PMO leadership

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock