Jacobs · 6 hours ago
Deputy Program Manager (Rail & Transit)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$182K/yr - $255K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company that focuses on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. As the Deputy Program Manager for the Broward County Transit Premium Mobility Program, you will play a key leadership role in managing a transformative transit initiative aimed at improving regional mobility and providing reliable transportation solutions.
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Responsibilities
Support the Program Director in overall program management and execution
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget
Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
Monitor construction progress and collaborate with the Construction Manager and General Contractor
Serve as a primary liaison with Broward County Transit, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders
Implement program governance, risk management, and quality assurance processes
Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
Assist with business development activities, including proposals and client presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
15+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and complex, multidisciplinary projects
Extensive knowledge of program management, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
Contract development (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR)
Procurement support (technical evaluation and price negotiation)
Contract administration and project controls
Project management, claim analysis, and change order negotiation
Safety certification and project closeout
Bus and rail operations and maintenance
Transit asset management planning and vehicle procurement
Customer service and public outreach
Federal auditing (PMOC)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Management, or related discipline
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or AICP-certified
Experience with major transit or infrastructure programs in Florida
Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting processes
Experience implementing program governance frameworks
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2025-11-26
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