Manager of Projects; MOP

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Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power (E&P) team to support the rapidly growing power and infrastructure needs of data centers and private developers. As Manager of Projects (MOP), you will lead a portfolio of projects and serve as a key liaison with Advanced Facilities (AF), project managers, sales, Global Integrated Delivery, and regional delivery teams.

You will provide operational leadership for a portfolio of projects, guiding Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and technical performance. You will provide oversight and direction to Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams delivering projects from concept development through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new and modified high voltage transmission lines, substations, and distribution facilities.

As an MOP for Data Centers and Private Developers, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with energy planning, engineering, program management, and construction management services. We are seeking an experienced project-delivery leader who is motivated by collaboration, client service, and successful execution of complex energy infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will help shape and deliver the energy infrastructure required to support the rapid expansion of data centers and private development. You will work across Jacobs’ technical, project management, account, and global delivery teams to provide clients with practical, reliable, and commercially successful solutions.

• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure that project teams comply with Jacobs and client requirements.
• Manage, coach, and support the professional development of Project Managers within the portfolio.
• Ensure succession plans are in place for individuals in key roles and recommend hiring and termination actions in coordination with appropriate leaders.
• Drive teams to provide outstanding service and solutions to clients.
• Keep Global and Regional Management and Program Directors informed of and engaged in critical project issues and developments.

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact and liaison for E&P with Advanced Facilities (AF)
  Operations, partnering closely with the AF Project Managers to understand priorities, resolve issues, and maintain strong client relationships
• Lead coordination across a portfolio of data center projects, ensuring consistent delivery, effective risk management, and alignment with client expectations
• Partner with Sales Leadership and the broader account team to maintain and update the data center pipeline, identify opportunities, and support proposal development
• Capture and communicate the project management approach, delivery strategy, and relevant team experience for data center proposals
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Global Integrated Delivery (GID), coordinating utilization forecasts, resource inputs, and changes across regions.
• Coordinate with teams in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to support integrated delivery, consistent design standards, and effective communication across geographically dispersed teams.
• Establish clear, timely, and proactive communication with clients, project managers, technical teams, sales, and senior leadership
• Support the development and delivery of services for private developers, including competitive transmission and related power infrastructure projects. Support the development, review, and approval of proposals, pricing, schedules, and risk reserves.
• Engage Management, Program Directors, Legal, Contracts, and Compliance in the review and approval process.
• Ensure that differentiating solutions and technologies are applied to pursuits and projects to win and…