Lean Specialist - Construction (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lean Specialist to support a hyperscale data center project in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This on-site role focuses on Lean and Continuous Improvement across design, procurement, construction and CQV phases, collaborating with project teams to implement Lean strategies and training internal staff and trade partners.

You will lead LPS activities, manage related software, and promote visual management, 5S and other lean processes to drive efficiency and safety on the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction management is desired.
• 5+ years of experience in design/construction with emphasis in manufacturing, life science environments, or EPCM projects.
• Proficiency in Last Planner System is required; knowledge of 5S and other continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement activities for Life Science projects in the U.S. and coordinate with Project Management teams across design, procurement, construction and CQV phases.
• Assist the team in implementing strategies, procedures, and protocols for lean processes; train internal staff, vendors and trade partners.
• Facilitate Last Planner System (LPS) implementation, manage LPS software, and oversee visual management and 5S across construction activities.

Skills

Last Planner System

5S

Continuous improvement

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

vPlanner

Touchplan

MS Word

Excel

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

As a Lean Specialist, you'll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. We are looking for a passionate Lean Leader who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

We're seeking to hire a Lean Specialist to support our hyperscale data center project in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is an On-Site role supporting a large construction project.

You will work closely with the Director of Lean Implementation and Process Improvement to implement strategies, procedures, and protocols for all of Life Sciences North America. Your responsibilities will include training of internal staff, our vendors and trade partners, as well as coaching the next generation of Lean Leaders.

Your responsibilities will include leading Lean and Continuous Improvement activities for a variety of Life Science projects located in the U.S. You will be responsible to work with Project Management teams to implement strategies for design, procurement, construction and CQV phases of projects. You will aid teams in alignment with the client and our vendor and trade partners, coordinating lean processes with a variety of initiatives such as safety, digital delivery, offsite fabrication and modularization and IPD strategies.

This role will be responsible for the following With a focus on Lean in the construction phase, you will assist the team in standing up the Last Planner System® including facilitation of the various LPS elements. You will manage the LPS software, including training both Jacobs personnel and our trade partners to utilize the selected collaboration software. Additionally, you will aid the team with visual management, 5S, and other construction related lean processes.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or construction management is desired
• 5+ years of experience in the design and / or construction industry with an emphasis in a varied range of complex manufacturing, life science environments, or EPCM projects
• Proficiency in the implementation of Last Planner System® is required; knowledge of 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies is desirable

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong technical skills in engineering, preconstruction, and / or construction management
• LCI Certified Practitioner-Construction is desired, but not required
• Experience with vPlanner, Touchplan, or other similar LPS software is preferred
• Competent computer skills to include MS Word and Excel are required
• Strong writing skills, negotiation skills, and communication and interpersonal skills are required

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to 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. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $111,500.00 to $153,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 August 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.