Data Center Project Manager - Hybrid, Strategic Delivery

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for Data Center and advanced manufacturing clients. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and guide teams from concept through construction. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record in schedule and cost control.

The position supports a hybrid work model with nationwide U.S. opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Registered Architect or PE (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural); multi-state reciprocity valued; PMP certification preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Own the project management plan scope, schedule, budget, fee forecasting, contract administration, and risk register.
• Lead project schedule development in P6 or MS Project; drive critical path analysis and recovery planning across multi-discipline milestones.
• 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.
• Quality, Safety & Commissioning: enforce Jacobs quality management plan; conduct design QA/QC reviews and safety observations.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling (P6/MS Project)

Earned value reporting

Cost tracking

Education

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

Tools

P6

MS Project

Cost tracking systems

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline programs for Data Center and advanced manufacturing clients. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and guide teams from concept through construction. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record in schedule and cost control.

The position supports a hybrid work model with nationwide U.S. opportunities.