Hyperscale Data Center PM — On-Site Lead

Jacobs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center projects from concept through commissioning and handover. This is an on-site role supporting large-scale infrastructure with a focus on safety, schedule, and budget performance.

You will manage scope, cost, risk, and quality across all phases, lead multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with owners, design teams, and contractors. Requires 8+ years PM experience and OSHA certification; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience involving large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
• 4+ years in a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager role leading projects valued at $50 million or greater.
• 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

Risk Management

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Scheduling

Safety Leadership

Stakeholder Management

PMP CCM

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center projects from concept through commissioning and handover. This is an on-site role supporting large-scale infrastructure with a focus on safety, schedule, and budget performance.

You will manage scope, cost, risk, and quality across all phases, lead multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with owners, design teams, and contractors. Requires 8+ years PM experience and OSHA certification; travel as needed.