Project Manager, Data Center Programs - Hybrid/Remote

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan and stock purchase option

Deferred compensation plans

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing programs. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate across architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and process teams.

You will own planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while ensuring delivery excellence. A hybrid work model and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5–12 years of progressive project management experience on industrial or technically complex facility programs.
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated PM experience on Data Center, Advanced Technology, or Semiconductor projects as PM—not solely as project engineer/Architect or support PM.
• Proficiency in project controls tools P6 or MS Project (scheduling), cost tracking systems, and earned value reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the project management plan scope, schedule, budget, fee forecasting, contract administration, and risk register.
• Manage Jacobs engineering fee budgets and subcontract scopes; track earned value, cost-at-completion, and variance monthly.
• Lead project schedule development in P6 or MS Project; drive critical path analysis and recovery planning across multi-discipline milestones (Typical BOD, 30%/60%/IFC design, permit, construction).
• Administer prime contracts and subconsultant agreements; manage change order processes with disciplined scope and cost substantiation.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams (Architectural, site/Civl, Structural, MEP, process) from concept through construction administration; chair weekly design coordination and BIM clash resolution meetings.
• As Owner's Architect/Engineer represent the client's interests through design review, RFI response, submittal processing, and construction observation; manage document issuance and schedule adherence.
• Interface with owner/operator technical teams on design criteria, standards compliance, and program-level reporting.
• Enforce Jacobs quality management plan; conduct or facilitate key issuance IFC peer reviews and design QA/QC reviews (typically 30%/60%/IFP/IFC milestones).
• Champion Jacobs BeyondZero® safety culture; review contractor safety plans and conduct site safety observations during construction administration phases.

Skills

Project management

Data Center experience

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, multi-discipline Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing programs. You will drive project execution strategy, oversee performance, manage client relationships, and coordinate across architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and process teams.

You will own planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while ensuring delivery excellence. A hybrid work model and strong leadership are essential.