Sr Project Manager - AI Data Centers

Jacobs is a global design and program management firm engineering complex infrastructure and advanced manufacturing facilities. The Senior Project Manager will lead large-scale AI data center and mission-critical infrastructure programs across OE, EPCM, and Design-Build delivery, overseeing project controls, multidisciplinary coordination, quality, safety, commissioning, client relationships, and business development.

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