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At Jacobs, we’re transforming communities through innovative infrastructure solutions. We’re seeking a Program Contracts & Finance Support Manager for our client in Broward County. You will play a key leadership role in one of South Florida’s most transformative transit initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity, contractual compliance, and operational excellence across a portfolio of complex projects.

As a key member of the program team, you’ll provide leadership in contract administration, financial analysis, and project controls. You’ll work closely with program leadership, legal, and operations teams to manage risk, optimize cash flow, and deliver accurate reporting that drives informed decision-making.

What You’ll Do

* Manage program financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis.

* Oversee all phases of the contracting lifecycle: RFP review, risk assessment, compliance, administration, change management, and closeout.

* Ensure adherence to internal and external governance requirements for contracts and procurement.

* Provide proactive financial reviews and reporting to program leadership, including KPIs, earned value analysis, and variance assessments.

* Develop tools and processes for accurate cost tracking, revenue recognition, and contingency management.

* Coordinate with legal, finance, and operations teams to resolve contractual issues and ensure compliance.

* Lead invoicing processes, including validation of subcontractor invoices and lien waivers.

* Support ERP system integration and provide subject matter expertise on financial systems.

* Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams to ensure consistent financial and contractual practices.

* Assist in the recommendation of project-delivery methods, and assist with procurement phase, as needed.

* Assist in the development of professional and construction services contracts as required to support the program and projects.

* Assistin the negotiation of contracts for professional and construction services for approval by the client.

* Coordinate, as needed, withthe clientfinancial/accounting staff and the Jacobs Project Controls group for funding,budgetand cost reporting.

* Assist the Project Managers and their team in providing cost reviews, analysis and documentation, as required.

* Assist the Project Managers and their teams in managing all phases of design and construction contract lifecycles, from initial request for proposal reviews, contract risk assessments, insurance compliance, contract administration, change management, modification and amendment review, work-at-risk requests, and contract closeout.

* Assist in the recommendation of project-delivery methods, and assist with procurement phase, as needed.

* MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business, Finance, or related field.

* PMP certification.

* 10+ years of experience in project controls, contract management, and financial analysis for large-scale infrastructure or transportation programs.

* Proven track record managing diverse contract types (Firm-Fixed Price, T&M, Cost Plus, IDIQ).

* Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

* Experience supporting public sector clients in transportation or transit programs.

* Familiarity with design-build and design-bid-build contract structures.

* Expertise with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Oracle BI, Power BI, Tableau).

* Ability to lead teams and mentor staff in financial and contractual best practices.

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