[Remote] Sr Project Manager - AI Data Centers
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jacobs is a leading design firm focused on solving critical global problems, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex programs in AI Data Centers. The role involves managing project execution, coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams, and serving as the primary client contact to ensure successful delivery of projects.
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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- A 401(k) plan
- 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
- Caregiver leave
- Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
- Hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work
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