Hyperscale Data Center Construction PM – On-Site

Jacobs; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs, a leader in hyperscale data center construction, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale projects from preconstruction through commissioning. This on-site role requires coordinating owners, designers, contractors, and utilities to deliver safe, on-time, and within-budget outcomes.

You’ll manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, use Procore/Primavera P6, and travel as needed to support project demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of construction project management experience involving large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing all phases of construction project delivery, including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, scheduling techniques, contract administration, and project controls.
• Experience managing contractor performance, change orders, cost controls, risk mitigation, and payment application reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams in fast-paced and schedule-driven environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with executive leadership, clients, contractors, and consultants.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to travel as required to support project demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Provide day-to-day construction oversight and leadership across all project phases.
• Coordinate activities among architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, utility providers, commissioning teams, and client representatives.
• Facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, track action items, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Analyze project performance and develop reports related to schedule, cost, safety, quality, procurement, and risk management.
• Review contract documents, construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Lead change management efforts, including evaluation, negotiation, and approval of change orders and claims.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, payment applications, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Manage project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, earned value tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure successful startup, testing, and turnover of mission-critical systems.
• Support utility coordination and infrastructure implementation, including electrical transmission, substations, fiber networks, water systems, and site utilities.
• Lead resolution of complex construction, logistical, and operational challenges within active project environments.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Utilize project management and construction technology platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and related project controls software.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

OSHA 10/30

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs, a leader in hyperscale data center construction, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale projects from preconstruction through commissioning. This on-site role requires coordinating owners, designers, contractors, and utilities to deliver safe, on-time, and within-budget outcomes.

You’ll manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, use Procore/Primavera P6, and travel as needed to support project demands.