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Jacobs
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (In Person)
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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. The Deputy Director oversees day-to-day operational execution of the capital program and ensures alignment between program strategy, project delivery activities, controls, reporting, and operational performance. Working closely with the Director, the Deputy Director translates program goals into operational execution and provides leadership oversight to project management, program controls, and support functions. Primary 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
- 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; 5+ years leadership
- Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications
PMP, CCM, PE, RA, DBIA
Related Experience- Program operations; PMO leadership Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.