Electrical Construction Manager Data Centers
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Operations Manager, Civil Engineering
Location: New Orleans
Electrical Construction Manager – (Data Centers)
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Company overview: 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 state‑of‑the‑art facilities that change our world.
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Electrical Construction Manager to support our data center project in Baton Rouge, LA. You’ll take the lead on daily scheduling and planning activities at the project site, and ensure the right materials, equipment and people are there to get the job done. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well‑being of your team and our planet.
As a passionate leader, you’ll leverage your people‑management skills to help your team members discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct project meetings with contractor and stakeholders.
- Maintain official project documentation files and logs.
- Perform onsite activities that include onsite inspections, walkdowns and may also include construction or field administration tasks.
- Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications and other project deliverables to support the end‑of‑project turnover process.
- Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications and drawings.
- Support the project management team in change management and monthly invoicing processes.
- Track work in place and construction progression.
- Coordinate and manage daily tasks to support the progression of project schedule activities and accurate reporting.
- Build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and overall success.
Required qualifications
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- At least 8 years of construction site experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
- Knowledge of general construction activity sequencing and execution.
- Strong understanding of Electrical systems and associated equipment.
- Experience with 3D modeling software and a strong physical presence on active construction projects.
- Experience with the management of a project schedule.
- Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing/reporting.
- Experience with both pre‑dynamic and dynamic walkdown and start‑up processes.
- Knowledge of the commissioning and qualification process as it specifically relates to MEP systems.
Preferred qualifications
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- 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 systems such as Delta
V or other. - Knowledge and experience with starting up equipment and systems and day‑to‑day management of systems until project turnover.
- Knowledge and experience with implementation of LEAN strategies and technologies in project execution, including Last Planner System (LPS), 5S Construction and off‑site manufacturing (OSM).
Benefits
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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and 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 US Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy 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, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
EEO Statement
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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.
Application
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- Seniority level:
Not Applicable - Employment type:
Full‑time - Job function:
Management and Manufacturing - Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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