Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

Cities & Places

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 transforming communities through innovative design and construction solutions. As a Program Manager for our Vertical Design and Construction Department, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering complex building programs that shape the future. This is an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage high-value projects, and drive excellence from concept through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple vertical design and construction projects under a unified program.
• Direct and coordinate internal teams and external consultants, including architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Manage all phases of project development—programming, design, construction, and closeout—ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Maintain accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and contract compliance across all assignments.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, architects of record, general contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
• Foster collaborative communication and team-building to achieve project success.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to program growth.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 20+ years of experience in Project Construction Management
• 10+ years managing large programs with construction values exceeding $100 million
• Proven experience in general contractor facilitation, owner-contractor closeout, and final accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Design and construction processes
  • Building systems/components and technology
  • Contract management and project delivery methods
  • Environmental and LEED applications
  • Team leadership and client relationship building
• Willing to work 100% onsite in Davie, Florida

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• 30+ years of experience in project construction management and design
• Experience with vertical construction projects for academic institutions, healthcare facilities, and community infrastructure.
• Project Controls expertise.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect license.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

230,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

300,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $230,000.00 to $300,000.00. 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 November 12, 2025. 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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Locations

CityStateCountry

Davie

Florida

United States

Miami

Florida

United States