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Jacobs

Associate Program Manager - Educational Facilities

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What they do

A Facilities Specialist or Coordinator is in charge of building and equipment maintenance, building security systems, emergency plans, often for specific buildings only. May be involved in planning of new facilities. Acts as contact person between employees and outside contractors.

$80,223 / year median in New York

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced and highly capable Associate Program Manager to support the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) Emergency Program. This role oversees multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership managing all phases of construction work, and deep familiarity with public-sector building programs. Experience supporting school renovations, emergency response projects, and modernization of work is highly valued. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to interpret complex contract documents, and a strong problem solving mindset. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple active construction contracts simultaneously across various NYC boroughs Lead project planning, kickoff, phasing, and logistics for emergency, renovation, and modernization projects Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders Oversee project schedules, Two Weeks Lookahead updates, milestone tracking, and critical path activities Manage all phases of construction work, including mobilization, site operations, temporary protections, structural repairs, interior renovations, and new facility buildouts Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and standards Identify field issues and coordinate timely resolutions with design teams and contractors Support construction activities in occupied school facilities, ensuring safety and minimal disruption Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, bulletins, and change orders Track and coordinate submittals, design clarifications, and approvals Maintain accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle Support special inspections, DOB coordination, and quality assurance processes Serve as a primary point of contact for SCA Senior Project Officers, school administrators, and agency representatives Provide clear, concise, written, and verbal communication regarding project status, risks, and required actions Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, meeting minutes, and closeout documentation Provide direction to inspectors, assistant superintendents, contract control staff, and administrative personnel Support team development, task prioritization, and coordination across multiple project sites Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high-quality performance Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a construction related field from an accredited college or university Minimum of eight (8) years of full time experience as a technical specialist in construction or design related fields Minimum of four (4) years managing all phases of construction work on multiple contracts Experience in new construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects Strong ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and contract documents Clear and concise oral and written communication skills Proven problem-solving ability in complex construction environments Preferred Experience (based on Daniel & Ehab's profiles) Experience supporting NYCSCA emergency response, RED DOT assignments, and school renovation programs Background in construction inspections, safety oversight, drainage, civil work, and site coordination Experience working with public agencies such as NYCSCA, NYCHA, DDC, DASNY, or similar Familiarity with NYC DOB filing, rules, and regulatory requirements Technical Skills Construction project management Contract document interpretation Scheduling & milestone tracking RFI, submittal, and change order coordination Follow the safety requirements as per the NYCDOB/OSHA and SCA safety Manual Quality assurance & compliance Strong communication & leadership Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project reporting tools EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.