Construction Manager; Data Centers

Overview

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. Our data center project in Corpus Christi, TX offers an immediate opportunity for a Construction Manager to support award‑winning planning, engineering, architectural design, and construction management.

• Implementation and compliance with Jacobs Beyond‑Zero safety culture.
• Constructability reviews, pre‑construction planning, and site logistics planning to optimize safety, cost, and schedule.
• Construction schedule development and implementation.
• Commissioning planning and micro‑scheduling.
• Proven ability to lead Data Center projects of $10M TIC or greater.
• Proven ability to lead a professional project field staff of 5 or greater.
• Assist in developing innovative project solutions around modularization and prefabrication means and methods.
• Review, verify, provide recommendations, and/or 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 to drive safety, schedule, change management, and project cost.
• Establish a process for notification and remediation of defects to the contractors during construction.

• At least 5 years of experience working on large building construction or civil projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or practical work experience.
• Experience leading a Data Center project team and managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Project experience relating to Data Centers and/or Data Center upfits.
• Knowledgeable of 120
  
  VAC electrical power tie‑ins, instrumentation installation, controls wiring, fiber terminations and splicing, network cabling, serial communications, panel wiring and modifications, I/O card or controller installation.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70E.
• Thorough knowledge of construction scheduling (critical path method) and commissioning planning.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office, scheduling and project management programs.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scope or work, and project schedules.
• Ability to implement technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM), Lean principles, and other leading‑edge technologies.
• OSHA 30 compliance or willingness to achieve within 60 days of employment.

• Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eyes, hands, fingers, and body in and around active construction and operations areas.
• Standing and walking for periods of time.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.
• Climbing and egressing step ladders, stairways, uneven surfaces above and below ground level.
• Lifting to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level, and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for 5 yards.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while navigating project and operation sites.

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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and, for certain roles, additional rewards including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $99,000.00 to $. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.