Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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 Project Manager leads assigned capital projects through all phases of planning, procurement, design, construction, activation, closeout, and warranty. The role serves as the primary day-to-day manager responsible for project execution, stakeholder coordination, schedule progression, budget management, and issue resolution.

The Project Manager maintains accountability for overall project delivery performance while coordinating closely with district stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational support teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects through procurement, design, construction, activation, closeout, and warranty.

Coordinate project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations.

Manage project communications and serve as the primary point of coordination for assigned projects.

Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, constraints, and potential impacts.

Coordinate design reviews, permitting, procurement activities, and construction execution.

Support management of contracts, pay applications, change orders, and project reporting.

Coordinate with Program Controls regarding forecasting, reporting, and financial reconciliation activities.

Facilitate coordination between district departments, consultants, contractors, and end users.

Ensure project documentation, regulatory compliance, and operational procedures are maintained.

Support project activation, occupancy planning, turnover, and warranty coordination.

Program Focus

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Coordination

Schedule and Budget Management

Risk Mitigation

Construction Oversight

Activation and Closeout

Operational Accountability

- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, 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.

- 7+ years project management

- Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

- PMP, CCM

Related Experience

- Owner rep, design & construction

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.

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