Sr Construction Manager Data Centers

Position Overview

Data Center Senior Construction Manager in Baton Rouge, LA. Responsible for leading the pre‑construction and construction process, reviewing contractor performance, ensuring quality and schedule compliance, and providing guidance on U.S. construction practices.

$/yr – $/yr

• Implement and maintain Jacobs Beyond‑Zero safety culture.
• Conduct constructability reviews and pre‑construction planning, optimizing safety, cost, and schedule.
• Develop and execute construction schedules.
• Plan commissioning and micro‑scheduling.
• Lead Data Center projects of $10M TIC or greater.
• Supervise a professional project field staff of 5 or more.
• Develop innovative solutions around modularization and prefabrication.
• 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 focused on safety, schedule, change management and cost.
• Establish defect remediation procedures during construction.

• At least 12 years of experience on large building construction or civil projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent combination.
• Experienced in leading Data Center project teams and managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Experience with Data Centers and/or Data Center upfits.
• Knowledge of 120
  
  VAC electrical power tie‑ins, instrumentation installation, controls wiring, fiber terminations, network cabling, and related systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E.
• Proficient in construction scheduling (critical path method) and commissioning planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings and specifications.
• Experience implementing BIM, Lean principles and other leading‑edge technologies.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.

• Reach, handle, and manipulate objects in all directions.
• Coordinate eyes, hands, and body in active construction areas.
• Stand and walk for periods of time.
• See and hear with or without correction.
• Climb and navigate step ladders, stairways, and uneven surfaces.
• Lift up to 25 pounds from ground, waist, and overhead.
• Carry up to 25 pounds for 5 yards.
• Bend, kneel, crouch or squat while navigating sites.

Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; company stock purchase; unlimited U.S. PPTO; 7 paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave; merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock options for eligible roles.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location:
  
  Baton Rouge, LA

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.