Sr Construction Manager Data Centers

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Baton Rouge, LA (Data Center Project)

Data Center Sr Construction Manager

• Lead the Pre‑construction and construction process, reviewing contractor performance against schedule and quality responsibilities.
• Monitor work installed by contractors to ensure completion using sound, acceptable construction practices.
• Provide guidance to the Owner on U.S. construction practices and review change orders.
• Audit installed quantities reported by contractors to aid accurate schedule updates and invoicing review.
• Participate in Interactive Planning (IAP) efforts for schedule sequence development.
• Implement and comply with Jacobs Beyond‑Zero safety culture.
• Conduct constructability reviews, pre‑construction planning, and site logistics planning focused on safety, cost, and schedule optimization.
• Develop construction schedule and implement it.
• Plan commissioning and micro‑scheduling.
• Lead and manage Data Center projects of $10M TIC or greater.
• Lead a professional project field staff of five or greater.
• Assist in developing innovative project solutions around modularization and prefabrication means and methods.
• Review, verify, and provide recommendations or approvals of 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 contractors during construction.

• At least 12 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 related to Data Centers and/or Data Center upfitting.
• Knowledge 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.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E.
• Thorough 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, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scope of work and project schedules.
• Ability to implement technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM), Lean principles and other leading‑edge technologies.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to achieve within 60 days of employment.

• Reaching, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eyes, hands and 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 up to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for five yards.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching or squatting while navigating project and operation sites.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, optional deferred compensation, and an unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may also be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Civil Engineering
• Design Services
• IT Services and IT Consulting

Job posted on November 20, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. All applicants may contact Careers Support for reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.