Sr Project Manager - AI Data Centers

Jacobs is an engineering and program management firm delivering data center and advanced manufacturing infrastructure programs. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex, multidisciplinary data center and physical infrastructure projects across engineering, construction, project controls, client coordination, quality, safety, commissioning, and business development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Own the project management plan scope, schedule, budget, fee forecasting, contract administration, and risk register across the project delivery landscape
• 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 (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 (Civil, Structural, MEP, process) from concept through construction administration; chair weekly design coordination and BIM clash resolution meetings
• As Owner's Engineer represent the client's interests through design review, RFI response, submittal processing, and construction observation; manage document issuance and schedule adherence
• Interface with hyperscale 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 (30%/60%/IFP/IFC milestones)
• Champion Jacobs BeyondZero® safety culture; review contractor safety plans and conduct site safety observations during construction administration phases
• Serve as primary client point of contact; manage executive-level communication, monthly program dashboards, and issue escalation
• Support business development pursuits contribute to technical proposals, BOE development, staffing plans, and client presentations for Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 12-15 years of progressive project management experience on industrial or technically complex facility programs
• 5 years demonstrated PM experience on Data Center, Advanced Technology, or Semiconductor projects as PM — not solely as project engineer or support PM
• Fluency across at least one Jacobs delivery mode OE, EPCM, or Design-Build; ability to articulate delivery structure, risk allocation, and team coordination model
• Proficiency in project controls tools P6 or MS Project (scheduling), cost tracking systems, and earned value reporting
• PMP (Project Management Professional) — PMI certification required or in progress
• Professional Engineer — Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural; multi-state reciprocity valued
• Master's degree in engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management
• Experience on hyperscale cloud (AWS, Azure, Google, Meta) or advanced semiconductor fab (TSMC, Intel, Samsung, Micron) programs
• LEED AP BD+C, CEA, or DBIA credential — differentiates on sustainability-driven and Design-Build pursuits
• Familiarity with hyperscale design standards ASHRAE 90.4, Uptime Institute Tier classification, BICSI TDMM, NEC 708