Manager of Construction (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Manager of Construction (MOC) – Data Center Operations to lead project delivery for a Tier-1 data center client. You will interface between projects and the business, guiding construction management and EPCMV activities from pre-construction through closeout.

You will collaborate with sales, manage staffing and training for site teams, and drive safety, lean delivery, and quality programs across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering/Construction Management or related.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing construction projects (data centers, industrial, or commercial).
• Strong knowledge of pre-design/pre-construction, building systems, contracts, delivery methods, team-building, and client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and mitigate risk/issues.
• Experience leading site managers and construction teams on multiple projects.
• Experience with very large-scale green-field projects.
• Ability to manage trade partners at principal levels.
• Committed to safety; works with safety director on HSE procedures and planning.
• Committed to quality; plans and manages project QA/QC.
• Lean construction delivery experience; adaptable to lean methods.
• OSHA 30 training.
• Certifications: CCM, PE, or PMP.
• Familiarity with sales processes: value propositions, proposals, client presentations.
• Experience with Polaris: revenue recognition, project reviews, planning.
• Familiarity with construction software; ability to learn Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery of a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 Data Center client.
• Interface between projects and the business; lead construction management and EPCMV efforts.
• Support sales with pre-construction and contract negotiations; define delivery approaches.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance reviews for site managers and teams.
• Collaborate with Finance to forecast margins and coordinate with other BUs.
• Ensure health, safety, risk, cost, schedule, and quality controls; participate in gate reviews.

Skills

Experience management

Project leadership

Multi-project management

Lean construction

HSE procedures

QA/QC

Safety coordination

Trade partners management

Sales process understanding

Polaris experience

Construction software

MS Office / Bluebeam

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Polaris

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

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.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Construction (MOC) – Data Center Operations is responsible for the project delivery of a large EPCM portfolio for a Tier-1 Data Center client, providing the interface between projects and the business. This business‑critical role ensures successful outcomes of Construction Management and EPCMV projects. The MOC engages with the business early in the sales process, brings a construction‑driven project delivery approach to the team, and leads implementation through to project closeout.

The MOC works closely with sales to identify staffing opportunities, prepare and deliver sales presentations on pre‑construction and construction services, and support negotiations of contracts, commercial terms and rates. The MOC also provides expertise on implementation approaches (IPD, Design Assist, Design Build, Design Bid Build).

People and staffing: The MOC has administrative responsibility for performance reviews and timesheets for Site Managers and construction teams, and is responsible for training, coaching, and career development. The MOC works with Data Center Leadership to strategically place CM staff on projects.

Forecasting: The MOC collaborates with other BUs to capture prospects where margin will be shared, coordinating with finance and ensuring accurate margin forecasts.

Project performance: The MOC works with safety, lean delivery, and operations teams to set up each job, ensuring staffing, processes, tools, and procedures are in place. The MOC oversees health and safety, reports on safety, risk, cost, schedule, quality and client issues, participates in gate reviews, and—when necessary—serves as Designated Project Executive. The MOC also partners with digital delivery teams and interfaces with clients on project delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• At least 10 years of progressive experience managing construction projects related to data centers, industrial and/or commercial facilities
• Strong knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, target values, and to mitigate risk and issues
• Experience managing site managers and construction teams on multiple projects
• Experience leading very‑large scale green‑field projects
• Ability to manage trade partners at principal levels
• Committed to safety, able to work with the safety director on all HSE procedures and planning
• Committed to quality, able to plan and manage each project’s quality team following field QA/QC plans
• Lean construction delivery experience and ability to adapt to lean methods
• OSHA 30 training
• Certifications: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Working knowledge of the sales process, including value proposition development, written proposal creation and client presentations
• Experience with Polaris, including revenue recognition, project reviews and project planning
• Familiarity with construction software and ability to learn new software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
• Understanding and ability to travel to project sites

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $134,000.00 to $185,000.00. 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.