Sr Construction Manager – (Data Centers)

About the role

Jacobs has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to support our data center project in Baton Rouge, LA. As a Data Center Senior Construction Manager, you’ll join a collaborative team providing award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. The role involves leading the pre-construction and construction process, reviewing contractor performance, and ensuring efficient project execution.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 subcontractors 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 of work, and project schedules.
• Ability to implement technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM), Lean principles, and other leading-edge technologies.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness 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 extended periods.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.
• Climbing and egressing step ladders, stairways, and 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/squatting while navigating project and operation sites.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

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

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.