AI Data Center Project Lead — Hybrid & High-Impact

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for data center and advanced manufacturing clients across the U.S. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and ensure collaboration across architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and process teams.

The role emphasizes schedule certainty, safety, and delivery excellence, with hybrid work; base salary ranges from $134,500 to $185,000 depending on location and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5-12 years of progressive project management experience on industrial or complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the project management plan scope, schedule, budget, and risk register.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams from concept through construction administration.
• Lead schedule development and critical path analysis across milestones.
• Interface with owner/operator teams on design criteria and program-level reporting.
• Maintain quality, safety, and commissioning through QA/QC reviews.

Skills

Project management

Project controls

Scheduling (P6/MS Project)

Earned value reporting

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture or related discipline

Tools

P6

MS Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for data center and advanced manufacturing clients across the U.S. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and ensure collaboration across architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and process teams.

The role emphasizes schedule certainty, safety, and delivery excellence, with hybrid work; base salary ranges from $134,500 to $185,000 depending on location and