Jacobs · 7 hours ago
Program Director - K-12
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for cities and environments. The K-12 Program Director provides executive leadership for capital improvement programs in public school districts, ensuring strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Shape program vision and operating model aligned to district goals (safety, equity, capacity, modernization, sustainability)
Lead program initiation governance plan, program execution plan, baseline scope, schedule, and budget; define stage gates and decision rights
Establish program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change, quality) and reporting cadence, including dashboards and KPIs
Serve as executive point of contact to the Superintendent/COO and brief the School Board on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
Develop communications, transparency, and accountability practices for taxpayer‑funded programs, including bond oversight and audits
Champion inclusive engagement with parents, teachers, students, and neighborhood stakeholders; address disruptions to operations
Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse program team (PMs, project controls, commercial, communications, technology)
Model a culture of safety, ethics, and respect; set goals, coach performance, and ensure workload/resource balance
Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across projects and districts
Oversee master planning, educational specifications, design management, procurement, construction, commissioning, and activation/move‑in
Drive portfolio optimization sequencing, packaging, alternative delivery (CMAR, DB, JOC), and small business participation goals
Lead risk, change, and claims management; ensure compliance with state procurement laws and district policies
Own the program budget and financial performance; maintain cost forecasts, contingencies, cash flows, and funding alignment
Negotiate and administer consultant/contractor agreements; ensure robust invoice review, earned value, and audit readiness
Meet or exceed small/minority/women‑owned business (M/WBE/DBE) participation and local hiring goals
Select and govern the Program Management Information System (PMIS) and common data environment (CDE)
Enable data‑driven decision making through dashboards for safety, schedule, cost, risk, and community metrics
Ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and FERPA‑aligned practices for student‑adjacent information
Set HSSE expectations; ensure contractors implement effective safety management plans and incident learning
Champion safe construction around live school operations, including traffic, access, and emergency procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or related field
15+ years delivering capital programs with increasing responsibility, including 5+ years leading large K‑12 or public sector portfolios
Proven success managing multi‑site, bond‑funded programs ($100M–$1B+), from planning through construction and occupancy
Expertise in program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change), alternative delivery, procurement, and contract administration
Exceptional stakeholder management, public meeting facilitation, and executive communication skills (written/visual/oral)
Proficiency with PMIS tools (e.g., e‑Builder, Kahua, Unifier, Primavera P6, Power BI) and MS 365 suite
Commitment to DEI, supplier diversity, and community benefits programs
Frequent site presence across occupied school campuses; ability to navigate construction environments
Some evening/weekend meetings to support Board sessions and community engagements
Valid driver's license; ability to travel between district sites
Preferred
advanced degree
PMP, CCM, PE, RA, LEED AP, or equivalent
OSHA 10/30‑hour
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and 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
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