Data Center Program Manager - Lead Complex Projects

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs, a leading engineering firm, seeks a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for data centers and advanced manufacturing clients. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate across architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and process teams from concept through construction.

This role emphasizes schedule certainty, cost control, and collaboration in a hybrid US-based environment, with opportunities to

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 or facilitate key issuance IFC peer reviews and design QA/QC reviews.

Skills

PM experience

Scheduling

Earned value reporting

Education

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

Tools

P6

MS Project

Job description

Jacobs, a leading engineering firm, seeks a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for data centers and advanced manufacturing clients. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate across architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and process teams from concept through construction.

This role emphasizes schedule certainty, cost control, and collaboration in a hybrid US-based environment, with opportunities to