Sr Construction Manager Data Centers

Overview

Senior Construction Manager to support a data center project in Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves leading pre‑construction and construction activities, reviewing contractor performance, managing schedules, quality, and cost, and ensuring compliance with US construction practices.

• Implementation and compliance with Jacobs Beyond‑Zero safety culture.
• Conduct constructability reviews, pre‑construction planning, and site logistics planning to optimize safety, cost, and schedule.
• Develop and implement construction schedules and commissioning plans.
• Lead Data Center projects of $10M TIC or greater and manage a professional project field staff of five or more.
• Assist in developing innovative solutions around modularization and prefabrication methods.
• Review, verify, and approve contractor, subcontractor, and vendor execution plans.
• Monitor construction progress daily and provide detailed reporting to owners and Jacobs management.
• Lead daily and weekly contractor meetings focusing on safety, schedule, change management, and project cost.
• Establish defect notification and remediation processes during construction.

• At least 12 years of experience on large building construction or civil projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical work experience.
• Experience leading a Data Center project team and managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Project experience with Data Centers and/or Data Center upfits.
• Knowledgeable in 120
  
  VAC electrical power tie‑ins, instrumentation installation (pressure sensors, temp sensors, pressure tubing, etc.), controls wiring, fiber terminations and splicing, network cabling, serial communications, panel wiring and modifications, I/O card or controller installation.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 compliance.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling (critical path method) and commissioning planning.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling, and project management programs.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scope of work, and project schedules.
• Ability to implement technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean principles.

• Reaching, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eye, hand, and body movements in active construction and operations areas.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.
• Climbing and using step ladders, stairways, and uneven surfaces above and below ground level.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level, and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for five yards.
• Bending, kneeling, and crouching/squatting while navigating project and operation sites.

Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Base salary range: $ to $.

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.