Data Center Construction Lead - Tier-1 Projects

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchasing program

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Manager of Construction for Data Center Operations to lead a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 client. You will interface with the business, guide construction delivery, and drive project closeout with a construction‑driven approach.

This role demands hands‑on leadership of site managers and construction teams across multiple projects. You will work with sales on staffing, pre-construction services, and contract terms, while ensuring safety, quality, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing construction projects for data centers, industrial and/or commercial facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, target values, and to mitigate risk and issues.
• Experience leading very‑large scale green‑field projects.
• Lean construction delivery experience and familiarity with lean methods.
• OSHA 30 training; Certifications: CCM, PE, or PMP

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery of a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 Data Center client.
• Lead interface between projects and the business; ensure successful outcomes and project closeout.
• Collaborate with sales to identify staffing opportunities, prepare and deliver pre‑construction presentations, and support contract negotiations.
• Manage performance reviews, timesheets, training, and career development for site managers and construction teams.
• Forecast margins in coordination with other business units and finance; monitor safety, risk, cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Leadership & team building

Safety & HSE planning

Contract management

Project scheduling & risk mitigation

Client relationship management

Sales support & pre-construction

Polaris knowledge

Autodesk Construction Cloud knowledge

Bluebeam proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Certifications: CCM, PE, or PMP

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Polaris

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Manager of Construction for Data Center Operations to lead a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 client. You will interface with the business, guide construction delivery, and drive project closeout with a construction‑driven approach.

This role demands hands‑on leadership of site managers and construction teams across multiple projects. You will work with sales on staffing, pre-construction services, and contract terms, while ensuring safety, quality, and risk management.