Data Center Program Manager – AI Infra, Hybrid

Jacobs; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for Data Center and Advanced Technology clients. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams from concept through construction.

You will oversee planning, scheduling (P6/MS Project), budgets, and risk management while ensuring delivery excellence and adherence to safety standards.

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 demonstrated PM experience on Data Center, Advanced Technology, or Semiconductor projects as PM— not solely as project engineer/Architect or support PM
• Proficiency in project controls tools P6 or MS Project (scheduling), cost tracking systems, and earned value reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead project management plan scope, schedule, budget, fee forecasting, contract administration, and risk register
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams from concept through construction administration; chair weekly design coordination and BIM clash resolution meetings
• Interface with owner/operator technical teams on design criteria, standards compliance, and program-level reporting
• Serve as primary client point of contact; manage project-level communication, monthly program dashboards, and issue escalation

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

PM certification (PMP) or in progress

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect

Tools

P6

MS Project

Cost tracking systems

Earned value reporting tools

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for Data Center and Advanced Technology clients. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams from concept through construction.

You will oversee planning, scheduling (P6/MS Project), budgets, and risk management while ensuring delivery excellence and adherence to safety standards.