Mechanical Construction Manager Data Centers

Mechanical Construction Manager – (Data Centers)

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We help our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Mechanical Construction Manager to support our data center project in Baton Rouge, LA. You’ll lead daily scheduling and planning activities on site, ensuring that the right materials, equipment, and people are in place. You’ll also uphold safety, health, and environmental standards, lead your team with purpose, and help the company remain connected and successful.

• Conduct project meetings with contractor and stakeholders.
• Maintain official project documentation files and logs.
• Perform onsite activities, including inspections and walk‑downs; may include construction or field administration tasks.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications, and other deliverables to support project turnover.
• Ensure all construction complies with design specifications and drawings.
• Support the project management team in change management and monthly invoicing.
• Track work in place and construction progression.
• Coordinate and manage daily tasks to support the project schedule and accurate reporting.
• Build a cooperative partnership between client, contractor, and stakeholders to resolve issues timely and ensure overall project success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.
• At least 8 years of construction site experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems/components, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
• Knowledge of general construction activity sequencing and execution.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing systems and associated equipment.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and time physically present on active construction projects.
• Experience managing a project schedule.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing/reporting.
• Experience with both pre‑dynamic and dynamic walk‑down and start‑up processes.
• Knowledge of the commissioning and qualification process for MEP systems.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Data center construction experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and process controls such as Delta
  
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• Experience starting up equipment and systems and managing them day‑to‑day until project turnover.
• Experience implementing LEAN strategies and technologies in project execution, including Last Planner System (LPS), 5S Construction and off‑site manufacturing (OSM).

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock purchase, deferred compensation options, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, discretionary performance bonuses, and stock.

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.