Global Data Center Preconstruction Leader

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 159,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our Global Data Center business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their projects that are shaping our world.

Senior Director of Preconstruction – Global Data Center Market

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Director of Preconstruction to drive growth and provide leadership for our global Data Center market.

As a passionate leader, you'll leverage your people management skills to help your team members discover what inspires them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. Bring your curiosity, talent for progressing multiple prospects, projects and initiatives to a fast‑paced environment and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you will be doing

• Leading, directing, developing, communicating, and implementing strategic goals to the Data Center business unit.
• Reshape and create a construction operations team capable of executing EPCM and CM projects with the goal of expanding engineering‑centric model to full project delivery.
• Setting the safety performance standard of the business unit.
• Leading, guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of the Construction leadership team.
• Identifying market trends and applications for existing and new technologies.
• Monitoring and supporting the pursuit of viable business opportunities for profitable growth.
• Support Business Development with new and prospective pursuits.
• Able to represent and lead in design‑build pursuits that may involve construction partners to deliver with Jacobs as AE services provider.
• Driving the growth in gross margin as a percentage of revenue.
• Supplying resources and training necessary to assess, screen, and develop business opportunities and optimize utilization of resources.
• Developing strong relationships with internal and external clients, and with engineering and matrix counterparts.
• Acting as a key participant in contract discussions.
• Overseeing financial performance of projects & performance against established business plan.
• Collaborating across lines of business and leadership/participation in various meetings and forums as necessary.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or in lieu of a degree, at least 20+ years’ additional experience in positions with progressive accountability.
• 20 years’ construction delivery experience (Design Build, CM, PMCM, EPCM, lump‑sum EPC work, etc.).
• Working knowledge of the sales process – including client presentations.
• Breadth of experience in multiple markets including Electronics, Battery, Data Centers, EV Giga Factory, and Manufacturing.
• International experience (desired but not required).
• Willingness to travel extensively as needed.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan, and benefit from an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $158,500.00 to $218,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on May 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.