Data Center Project Manager – Hybrid, Global Impact

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

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-discipline programs for Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing clients in a hybrid US-based role. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across engineering disciplines.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and to guide teams through fast-paced, mission-critical projects with schedule certainty and reliability.

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

• 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 (Typical BOD, 30%/60%/IFC design, permit, construction)
• Administer prime contracts and subconsultant agreements; manage change order processes with disciplined scope and cost substantiation
• Delivery & Technical Coordination
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams from concept through construction administration; chair weekly design coordination and BIM clash resolution meetings
• As Owner's Architect/Engineer represent the client's interests through design review, RFI response, submittal processing, and construction observation; manage document issuance and schedule adherence.
• Interface with owner/operator technical teams on design criteria, standards compliance, and program-level reporting
• Quality, Safety & Commissioning
• Enforce Jacobs quality management plan; conduct or facilitate key issuance IFC peer reviews and design QA/QC reviews
• Champion Jacobs BeyondZero safety culture; review contractor safety plans and conduct site safety observations during construction administration phases
• Client Relationships & Growth
• Serve as primary client point of contact; manage project-level communication, monthly program dashboards, and issue escalation
• Support business development pursuits contribute to technical proposals, BOE development, staffing plans, and client presentations for Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

P6

MS Project

Cost tracking systems

Earned value reporting

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-discipline programs for Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing clients in a hybrid US-based role. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across engineering disciplines.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and to guide teams through fast-paced, mission-critical projects with schedule certainty and reliability.