Florida Business Leader-Vertical PMCM

Business Leader, Vertical Building Construction

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 has proudly earned the #1 global ranking for Program Management by ENR for four consecutive years and has been a leader in design and construction within the vertical construction markets for decades. In 2026, Jacobs was once again ranked #1 among the ENR Top 500 Engineering Design Firms.

Reporting to the South Region Geographic Operations Manager and partnering with the CEI Operations Leader, this is a "seller-doer" role combining business development and project delivery. You will lead and grow client relationships, drive recurring and new sales opportunities, and collaborate with sales teams to position Jacobs' full portfolio of services.

As a Business Leader, you will oversee teams of Project Executives and Lead Project Managers across multiple projects and delivery models (DBB, CMAR, CMc, EPC, DB), providing leadership in safety, quality, schedule, financial, and risk management. You will develop high-performing teams, deliver exceptional client service, and support growth across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the growth and performance of the Vertical Building Construction business across Florida and Puerto Rico, serving Higher Education, K–12, Healthcare, Office, and Municipal/Government markets.

• Lead and develop a high performing team of Project Executives / Managers delivering complex projects ($10M–$500M) and large scale programs ($200M–$1B+).

• Maintain overall accountability for program and construction management excellence, client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance.

• Drive collaborative, regionally aligned business development strategies, partnering with sales, operations, and market leadership to meet and exceed growth targets.

• Provide oversight across the full project lifecycle, including design management, procurement, construction delivery, and selected specialty services.

• Support clients' operational readiness through Jacobs' Transition and Activation services, ensuring seamless handover from project delivery to occupancy and operations.

Here's what you'll need

• 15+ years of experience in vertical building construction, including leadership of Project Managers delivering complex construction programs.

• Demonstrated experience managing large scale capital projects with individual project values of $50M+ or aggregate program responsibility of $100M+.

• Proven vertical construction management experience across one or more of the following sectors: Higher Education, K–12, Healthcare, Office Buildings, Municipal Facilities, Criminal Justice/Corrections, Mixed Use, Aviation, or Data Centers.

• Experience with alternative delivery methods, including performance of related leadership and risk management responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the state of Florida.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $200,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $275,000.00

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.

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 May 11, 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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Locations

Miami - Florida - United States