Data Center Program Manager — Hybrid Role, Big Impact

Jacobs; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase discount

Unlimited PPTO + holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for Data Center and Advanced Technology clients across the United States. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams through design, construction, and commissioning phases.

The role requires 5–12 years of PM experience on technically complex facilities, expertise in scheduling (P6/MS Project) and earned value, and a PM or

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.
• Proficiency in project controls tools P6 or MS Project (scheduling), cost tracking systems, and earned value reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the project management plan scope, schedule, budget, fee forecasting, contract administration, and risk register.
• Manage Jacobs engineering fee budgets and subcontract scopes; track earned value, cost-at-completion, and variance monthly.
• Lead project schedule development in P6 or MS Project; drive critical path analysis and recovery planning across multi-discipline milestones.
• Administer prime contracts and subconsultant agreements; manage change order processes with disciplined scope and cost substantiation.
• 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.
• Enforce Jacobs quality management plan; conduct/participate in IFC peer reviews and design QA/QC reviews.
• Champion Jacobs BeyondZero safety culture; review contractor safety plans and conduct site safety observations.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Earned value

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture

Tools

P6

MS Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for Data Center and Advanced Technology clients across the United States. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams through design, construction, and commissioning phases.

The role requires 5–12 years of PM experience on technically complex facilities, expertise in scheduling (P6/MS Project) and earned value, and a PM or