Sr Construction Manager (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 170,400 - 234,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a Senior Construction Manager in Miami to support our Data Center project in Corpus Christi, TX. This role requires a leader who can manage complex construction processes, ensuring projects adhere to schedule and quality metrics.

The ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of experience in large building construction, preferably in Data Centers, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in construction.
• Experience leading Data Center project teams.
• Knowledge of electrical power tie-ins and instrumentation installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction and construction processes.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Develop construction schedules and implementation plans.

Skills

Large building construction experience

Data Center project experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of construction scheduling

Knowledge of NFPA 70E

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

At Jacobs, we are 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

JACOBS has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to support our data center project in Corpus Christi, TX.

Data Center Senior Construction Manager

You will 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 Construction Professional who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

The Construction Manager (CM) primary function is to lead the pre construction and construction process in reviewing contractor performance against the contractor’s responsibility for schedule and quality and assist in planning work to ensure the contractors can perform efficiently. The Data Center CM will work with a team and report to the Jacobs Management. The CM monitors the work installed by contractors to ensure it is completed using sound, acceptable construction practices. The CM will be a resource for the Owner to provide guidance on U.S. construction practices and review change orders. The CM is also responsible for auditing installed quantities as reported by the contractors to aid in accurate schedule updates and the invoicing review process. They participate in Interactive Planning (IAP) efforts for schedule sequence development.

Key responsibilities

• Implementation and compliance with Jacobs Beyond Zero safety culture.
• Constructability reviews, pre construction planning, site logistics planning with the 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.

What you’ll need

• 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 tieins, 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 NFPA 70E.
• 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 be achieved 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 up to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for 5 yards.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching or 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. 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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $170,400.00 to $234,300.00. 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 June 25 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.