Mechanical Construction Manager Data Centers

Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centers

Base Pay Range: $/yr – $/yr

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems. We’re building state‑of‑the‑art facilities that transform the world.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Mechanical Construction Manager to support our data center project in Baton Rouge, LA. You’ll lead daily scheduling and planning, ensure materials and crew are ready, and maintain safety and quality standards. Your leadership will help your team discover what drives them, nurturing purpose and guiding them forward.

• Conduct project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain official project documentation files and logs.
• Perform onsite activities including inspections, walkdowns, and field administration tasks.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications, and other deliverables to support project turnover.
• Ensure construction complies with design specifications and drawings.
• Support change management and monthly invoicing processes.
• Track work progress and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate and manage daily tasks to support schedule activities and accurate reporting.
• Build cooperative partnerships among client, contractor, and stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure project success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.
• At least 8 years of construction site experience.
• Working knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems/components, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• Understanding of general construction activity sequencing and execution.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical and Plumbing systems and associated equipment.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and presence on active construction projects.
• Experience managing a project schedule.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing/reporting.
• Experience with pre‑dynamic and dynamic walkdowns and start‑up processes.
• Knowledge of commissioning and qualification processes for MEP systems.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Data center construction experience.
• Knowledge of Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Process Controls (e.g., Delta
  
  V).
• Experience startup and daytime management of systems until project turnover.
• Experience implementing LEAN strategies (last planner, 5S, off‑site manufacturing).

Your health, wellbeing, and security are important. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; company stock at a discount; and options for a deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan. A comprehensive paid time off policy, paid holidays, caregiver leave, and rewards such as merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock are also available.

EEO Statement: 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.