Hyperscale Data Center Project Manager (On-Site)

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid/onsite collaboration policy

Job summary

Jacobs is actively seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction in an on-site setting in the United States. You will guide the project from preconstruction through commissioning, coordinating owners, design teams, contractors, and utility providers to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, OSHA certification, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction project management experience involving large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 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

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Project controls

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Multi-project coordination

Client relations

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is actively seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction in an on-site setting in the United States. You will guide the project from preconstruction through commissioning, coordinating owners, design teams, contractors, and utility providers to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, OSHA certification, and strong communication and