Sr Construction Manager (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 146,700 - 201,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to support their data center project in Saint Francisville, LA. The ideal candidate will bring at least 12 years of experience in large building construction, particularly in Data Centers.

The role involves leading teams, managing schedules and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Jacobs offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k) options, and unlimited paid time off for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in large building construction.
• Experience managing subcontractor and vendors on Data Center projects.
• Proficient in scheduling and planning of Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Implement Jacob's safety culture on site.
• Lead project planning and constructability reviews.
• Monitor construction progress daily and report to management.

Skills

Construction management

Data Center project leadership

Critical path scheduling

Electrical power tie-ins

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Overview

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.

Opportunity

JACOBS has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to support our data center project in Saint Francisville, LA.

Role Summary

As a Data Center Sr Construction Manager, you’ll join our collaborative team, providing our clients with award‑winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design‑build project delivery. We’re looking for a passionate Construction Professional who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and compliance with Jacobs Beyond‑Zero safety culture.
• Constructability reviews, pre‑construction planning, site logistics planning with a mindset of optimizing safety, cost, and schedule.
• Construction schedule development and implementation.
• Commissioning planning and micro‑scheduling.
• Proven ability to lead Data Center projects of $10M TIC or greater.
• Proven ability to lead a professional project field staff of 5 or greater.
• Assisting in developing innovative project solutions around modularization and prefabrication means and methods.
• Review, verify, provide recommendations and/or approvals of Contractor, Subcontractor and Vendor execution plans.
• Monitor construction progress daily and provide detailed reporting to Owners and Jacobs management.
• Leading daily and weekly contractor meetings to drive safety, schedule, change management and project cost.
• Establish a process for notification and remediation of defects to the contractors during construction.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience working on large building construction or civil projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or practical work experience.
• Experience leading a Data Center project team and managing subcontractor and vendors.
• Project experience relating to Data Centers and/or Data Center upfits.
• Knowledgeable of 120VAC electrical power tie‑ins, instrumentation installation (pressure sensors, temp sensors, pressure tubing, etc.), controls wiring, fiber terminations and splicing, network cabling, serial communications, panel wiring and modifications, I/O card or controller installation.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA70E.
• Thorough knowledge of construction scheduling (critical path method) and commissioning planning.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office, scheduling and project management programs.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scope or work and project schedules.
• Ability to implement technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM), Lean principles and other leading‑edge technologies.
• OSHA 30 or willing to achieve within 60 days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eyes, hands and fingers and body in and around active construction and operations areas.
• Standing and walking for periods of time.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.
• Climbing and egressing step ladders, stairways, uneven surfaces above and below ground level.
• Lifting to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for 5 yards.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting while navigating project and operation sites.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 offers 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 bonus, and stock.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $146,700.00 to $201,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

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.