AI Data Center Program Lead

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for renowned Data Center clients. You will drive project execution strategy, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across engineering, design, and construction teams.

Responsibilities include planning, controlling budgets, coordinating resources, and guiding teams through fast-paced, mission-critical projects where schedule certainty and reliability matter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5–12 years of progressive project management experience on industrial or technically complex facility programs.
• Minimum 2 years PM experience on Data Center, Advanced Technology, or Semiconductor projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the project management plan scope, schedule, budget, and risk register.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams from concept through construction.
• Manage client relationships, dashboards, and issue escalation.
• Ensure delivery excellence and schedule certainty on mission-critical programs.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Earned value reporting

Budget management

Contract administration

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

P6

MS Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for renowned Data Center clients. You will drive project execution strategy, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across engineering, design, and construction teams.

Responsibilities include planning, controlling budgets, coordinating resources, and guiding teams through fast-paced, mission-critical projects where schedule certainty and reliability matter.