Lead Hyperscale Data Center Projects — On-Site PM (Spartanburg)

Jacobs; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale data center construction projects on-site in Spartanburg, South Carolina. You will coordinate owners, designers, contractors, and utility partners to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget facilities that meet mission-critical requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project controls expertise, with a track record managing projects valued at tens of millions of dollars and delivering

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

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Risk management

Cost management

Contract administration

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale data center construction projects on-site in Spartanburg, South Carolina. You will coordinate owners, designers, contractors, and utility partners to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget facilities that meet mission-critical requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project controls expertise, with a track record managing projects valued at tens of millions of dollars and delivering