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Construction Manager (Data Centers)

Jacobs

JACOBS has an immediate opportunity for a Construction Manager to support our data center project in Corpus Christi, TX

As a Data Center Construction Manager, you'll join our collaborative team, providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. We're looking for a passionate Construction Professional who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

The Construction Manager's (CM) primary function is to 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. The Data Center CM will work with a team and report to the Jacobs Management. The CM monitors the work installed by contractors to ensure it is completed using sound, acceptable construction practices. The CM will be a resource for the Owner to provide guidance on US construction practices and review change orders. The CM is also responsible for auditing installed quantities as reported by the contractors to aid in accurate schedule updates and the invoicing review process. They participate in Interactive Planning (IAP) efforts for schedule sequence development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Implementation and compliance with Jacobs Beyond-Zero safety culture.

  • Constructability reviews, pre-construction planning, site logistics planning with the mindset of optimizing safety, cost, and schedule.

  • Construction schedule development and implementation.

  • Commissioning planning and micro-scheduling.

  • 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.

  • Assisting 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.

  • Monitor construction progress daily and provide detailed reporting to Owners and Jacobs management.

  • Leading 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.

  • At least 5 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 subcontractor 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 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 achieved 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 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.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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