Manager of Construction (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Boston; On-site; GBP 100,096 - 138,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Manager of Construction (MOC) – Data Center Operations to lead delivery of a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 data center client, interfacing between projects and the business to ensure successful construction management and project closeout.

The role requires staffing and coaching of site managers, oversight of safety, quality and risk, coordination with sales, finance and digital delivery teams, and leadership across multi-project programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years managing construction projects.
• Experience with data centers, industrial or commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction processes; contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and mitigate risks.
• Experience leading large green-field projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 Data Center client.
• Interface between projects and the business; ensure successful outcomes from construction management to closeout.
• Oversee safety, quality, cost, schedule, and client issues; participate in gate reviews.
• Staffing, coaching, and performance reviews for site managers and teams.
• Collaborate with sales, finance and digital delivery teams on project implementations.

Skills

Project leadership

Multi-project management

Lean construction delivery

Safety management

Contract management

Client relationship building

Risk management

Staffing and coaching

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Polaris

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Construction (MOC) – Data Center Operations is responsible for the project delivery of a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 Data Center client, providing the interface between projects and the business. This business‑critical role ensures successful outcomes of Construction Management and EPCMV projects. The MOC engages with the business early in the sales process, brings a construction‑driven project delivery approach to the team, and leads implementation through to project closeout.

The MOC works closely with sales to identify staffing opportunities, prepare and deliver sales presentations on pre‑construction and construction services, and support negotiations of contracts, commercial terms and rates. The MOC also provides expertise on implementation approaches (IPD, Design Assist, Design Build, Design Bid Build).

People and staffing: The MOC has administrative responsibility for performance reviews and timesheets for Site Managers and construction teams, and is responsible for training, coaching, and career development. The MOC works with Data Center Leadership to strategically place CM staff on projects.

Forecasting: The MOC collaborates with other BUs to capture prospects where margin will be shared, coordinating with finance and ensuring accurate margin forecasts.

Project performance: The MOC works with safety, lean delivery, and operations teams to set up each job, ensuring staffing, processes, tools, and procedures are in place. The MOC oversees health and safety, reports on safety, risk, cost, schedule, quality and client issues, participates in gate reviews, and—when necessary—serves as Designated Project Executive. The MOC also partners with digital delivery teams and interfaces with clients on project delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• At least 10 years of progressive experience managing construction projects related to data centers, industrial and/or commercial facilities
• Strong knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, target values, and to mitigate risk and issues
• Experience managing site managers and construction teams on multiple projects
• Experience leading very‑large scale green‑field projects
• Ability to manage trade partners at principal levels
• Committed to safety, able to work with the safety director on all HSE procedures and planning
• Committed to quality, able to plan and manage each project’s quality team following field QA/QC plans
• Lean construction delivery experience and ability to adapt to lean methods
• OSHA 30 training
• Certifications: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Working knowledge of the sales process, including value proposition development, written proposal creation and client presentations
• Experience with Polaris, including revenue recognition, project reviews and project planning
• Familiarity with construction software and ability to learn new software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
• Understanding and ability to travel to project sites

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $134,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, 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.