Facilities Program Manager - Ocoee, FL
About the Role
At Jacobs, we challenge 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. The Facilities Program Manager – South Florida provides program-level leadership for the planning, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities supporting critical transportation operations. This role oversees maintenance activities, vendor services, compliance requirements, and capital improvements to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The position combines operational oversight, financial stewardship, contract management, and strategic planning to align facility investments with organizational priorities.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & Capital Improvements: Conduct facility assessments to identify unmet and future needs. Provide recommendations for multi-year capital improvement plans to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
- Program Management: Oversee programs such as energy conservation, recycling, and site safety initiatives to align with client and corporate objectives.
- Financial & Budget Management: Develop, monitor, and control budgets for facility operations and maintenance. Prevent overruns, minimize supplemental agreements, and ensure compliance with procurement and financial regulations.
- Contract & Vendor Oversight: Manage contracts for facility maintenance and services, including developing technical specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates. Oversee procurement, negotiate vendor terms, and monitor performance for compliance and quality.
- Customer & Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for internal teams, clients, and contractors. Ensure interactions meet service standards and foster positive working relationships.
- Safety, Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure compliance with local codes, OSHA, ADA, and environmental regulations. Implement workplace safety standards, maintain air quality, and conduct routine facility inspections with documented follow-up.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as necessary to meet client and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Experience managing facility operations, preventive maintenance programs, and capital projects.
- Proven ability to develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical specifications for facility projects.
- Strong contract and vendor management skills, including negotiation and performance oversight.
- Experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and cost control for multi-site or complex facilities.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering and architectural plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing professional technical reports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility management software platforms.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Working Conditions
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety-sensitive labor or services. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
- Additional rewards for eligible roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Job posted on April 03, 2026.