Deputy Director

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

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

Here's what you'll need

• 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

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum 150,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 220,000.00

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, 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 $150,000.00 to $220,000.00. 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 June 08, 2026. 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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