[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Jacobs Solutions jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Jacobs Solutions · Fort Lauderdale, FL # ONSITE Senior Program Controls Manager - Fort Lauderdale FL Fort Lauderdale, FL On-site Manager or lead Listed on Jacobs Solutions’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/88B69AA66EBB4034855572B5595AC2CB/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Jacobs Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) / ONSITE Senior Program Controls Manager - Fort Lauderdale FL ## Job description We're seeking a talented Onsite Program Controls Manager to support the successful delivery of complex programs encompassing projects across all phases of planning, design, construction, and operational readiness. You will work closely with project leadership to drive effective execution, foster a collaborative team environment, and promote excellence in project delivery. This key role requires strong organizational skills, technical problem-solving capabilities, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, resolve conflicts constructively, and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams toward successful outcomes. ### What You'll Do - Support senior project leadership in overall project management and execution. - Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget. - Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors. - Monitor construction progress and collaborate with construction management and contractor teams. - Serve as a primary liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders. - Implement project 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. Please Note--this is a 100% onsite position based in The Metro Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, OR a related field. - Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or AICP-certified. - 15+ years of experience managing large-scale transportation OR transit projects, including: - Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and complex, multidisciplinary projects. - Extensive knowledge of: 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 and Federal auditing and compliance. Ideally, You'll Also Have - Master's degree in Engineering, Management, OR related discipline. - Experience with major transit or infrastructure projects in Florida. - Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting processes. - Experience implementing project governance frameworks. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 21 days - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/88B69AA66EBB4034855572B5595AC2CB/) ## More jobs at Jacobs Solutions ### [Proposal Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/74386b1d4fad4e186cfa/) Fort Lauderdale, FL ### [Safety Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/1d9c5099fdea92c220f9/) Fort Lauderdale, FL ### [Senior Alternative Delivery Manager (Highway/Bridge) (FL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/4532119a8fa38e73d301/) Fort Lauderdale, FL ### [Senior Cost Controls Professional](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/fe0f5e16feba246ce6fb/) Fort Lauderdale, FL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr. Program Analyst, Program Controls](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/22dc3d589c73c74aa42b/) General Dynamics · Bath, ME, US ### [Team Leader, Inventory Controls - 3rd Shift-Onsite Allentown, PA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/6071ad7dd2b98dfe3d12/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America ### [Systems Engineering Program Lead (Onsite)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/94613f63de9b092583e2/) BAE Systems · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States ### [Systems Engineer Sr Stf - Program Integration and Controls Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/458cb3d3be2be79f5124/) Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL ### [Program Manager - Controls and Avionics Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/07be22012aa5849b652c/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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