Program Director - K-12

The Program Director of K-12 School Design and Construction will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the team including sub-consultants throughout the duration of the Program involving new construction, and renovation. Taking over the helm as the incoming Program Director, they are expected to accomplish transformative change to the project. The PD will lead the project to a profitable and stable position. Client satisfaction, projects designed and construction within budget, team happiness and profitability will be the key performance indicators.u2022 Implement and document proper procedures for executing the oversight for the design and construction program.u2022 Responsible for complete compliance with the team's contract with the client.u2022 Monitor and communicate the status of budgets, schedules, and quality of the team's work to the client and Jacobs on a monthly basis.u2022 Provide advice and recommendations regarding cost, design, construction, procurement, construction issues, schedules, and other conditions.u2022 Understand the requirements and duties of each staff member.u2022 Build a cohesive collaborative team of professionals.u2022 Understand and monitor Value Engineering and its impact on the community.u2022 Manage teams of architects project managers, and contractors.u2022 Exercise responsibility to the client's staff for full implementation of assigned projects and duties of the team.u2022 Ensure that the client's Processes and Procedures are being followed.u2022 Ensure that coordination is effectively and efficiently performed between program management team and the client's staff and employees.u2022 Coordinate and collaborate with Construction Services' Staff and other departments.u2022 Must be present onsite.u2022 Must travel to construction sites, meetings with principals, meetings with communities. u2022 Minimum bacheloru2019s degree in architecture, civil engineering, or construction managementu2022 15-20 - years of relevant verifiable experience.u2022 Must have experience as an owner's representative.u2022 Ability to oversee design and constructability reviews.u2022 Ability to effectively work with diverse communities, especially low-income neighborhoods.u2022 Ability to effectively work with School board members and superintendents.u2022 Exceptional interpersonal skills.u2022 Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.u2022 Proven successful leadership skills.u2022 Flexibility to adjust to client's changing requirements.u2022 Ability to physically work in client's environment.u2022 Must have experience with community engagement, charities, and workshops.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.

Created: 2025-11-06