Director: K-12 Capital Program

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

• Establish strategic direction and priorities for the capital program and long-range facilities initiatives
• Lead development and periodic updates to the district's Master Facilities Plan, incorporating demographic trends, enrollment projections, educational adequacy, facility condition, and financial planning considerations
• Provide executive oversight of governance, organizational structure, policy implementation, and program performance
• Build and maintain productive relationships with district leadership, school administrators, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
• Support strategic coordination between facilities, finance, operations, academics, real estate, procurement, and leadership teams
• Guide risk management strategies and escalation processes across the program
• Oversee preparation and submission of required state reporting and long-range planning documentation
• Direct program-level technology, GIS, reporting, and operational improvement strategies
• Support organizational development, staffing strategy, and leadership mentoring across the program team

Program Focus

• Strategic Planning
• Program Governance
• Executive Leadership
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Risk Management
• Organizational Performance
• Long-Range Facilities Planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, 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.
• 10+ years design management
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• RA, PE, DBIA, LEED

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock (certain roles)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.