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 Corpus Christi, TX.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with a team and report to the Jacobs Management.
• Audit installed quantities as reported by the contractors to aid in accurate schedule updates and the invoicing review process.
• Participate in Interactive Planning (IAP) efforts for schedule sequence development.
• Implement and comply with Jacobs Beyond-Zero safety culture.
• Conduct Constructability reviews, pre-construction planning, site logistics planning with the mindset of optimizing safety, cost, and schedule.
• Develop and implement Construction schedule development and implementation.
• Plan and execute Commissioning planning and micro-scheduling.
• Assist in developing innovative project solutions around modularization and prefabrication means and methods.
• Review, verify, provide recommendations and/or approvals of Contractor, Subcontractor and Vendor (Contractors) execution plans.
• Maintain oversight of construction progress daily and provide detailed reporting to Owners and Jacobs management.
• Facilitate 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.

  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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  Qualifications

  • 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.

  Skills

  • Leadership and project management skills.
  • Construction management experience.
  • Experience with Data Center projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets and timelines.
  • Knowledge of construction scheduling and commissioning planning.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work with contractors and vendors.
  • Ability to work with clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment.

  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. The base salary range for this position is $158,500.00 to $218,000.00. 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. Job posted on March 24, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.