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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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We are seeking a Senior Quantity and Progress Tracking Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA, with future projects also requiring on-site presence across the U.S. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong background in construction progress tracking.
You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate progress tracking and quantities installed reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain and update the project quantity database.
- Track quantity growth, scope changes, and quantity trends throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish and maintain progress measurement procedures, rules, and weighting methodologies.
- Define measurable progress quantities and percent-complete criteria for Construction.
- Collect, validate, and track installed quantities to measure actual project progress.
- Review and verify contractor-reported progress against field conditions and measurable quantities.
- Conduct or support field walkdowns to validate progress and installed work.
- Calculate earned quantities, earned progress, and percent complete for reporting purposes.
- Monitor and report planned vs. actual quantities, progress performance, and productivity trends.
- Track completed quantities against contractor invoices and support validation of progress payments.
- Maintain progress reporting tools, databases, Power BI dashboards, and reporting systems.
- 10+ years of experience in project controls, construction progress tracking, quantity surveying, cost controls, scheduling, or a related degree (Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Management, etc.)
- Experience tracking and reporting installed quantities and physical progress on large industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, or mission-critical projects.
- Working knowledge of construction sequencing, installation methods, and field execution practices across multiple disciplines.
- Experience validating contractor progress and supporting progress payment reviews.
- Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles and progress measurement methodologies.
- Ability to analyze planned versus actual progress and identify schedule or productivity variances.
- Experience supporting weekly and monthly project reporting processes.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Proficiency in project controls software, including:
- Oracle
- EcoSys
- Unifier
- Synchro
- Industry-recognized certifications such as:
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Risk Management Professional (RMP)
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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $105,200.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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. Job posted on November 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We are seeking a Senior Quantity and Progress Tracking Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA, with future projects also requiring on-site presence across the U.S. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong background in construction progress tracking.
You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate progress tracking and quantities installed reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain and update the project quantity database.
- Track quantity growth, scope changes, and quantity trends throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish and maintain progress measurement procedures, rules, and weighting methodologies.
- Define measurable progress quantities and percent-complete criteria for Construction.
- Collect, validate, and track installed quantities to measure actual project progress.
- Review and verify contractor-reported progress against field conditions and measurable quantities.
- Conduct or support field walkdowns to validate progress and installed work.
- Calculate earned quantities, earned progress, and percent complete for reporting purposes.
- Monitor and report planned vs. actual quantities, progress performance, and productivity trends.
- Track completed quantities against contractor invoices and support validation of progress payments.
- Maintain progress reporting tools, databases, Power BI dashboards, and reporting systems.
- 10+ years of experience in project controls, construction progress tracking, quantity surveying, cost controls, scheduling, or a related degree (Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Management, etc.)
- Experience tracking and reporting installed quantities and physical progress on large industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, or mission-critical projects.
- Working knowledge of construction sequencing, installation methods, and field execution practices across multiple disciplines.
- Experience validating contractor progress and supporting progress payment reviews.
- Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles and progress measurement methodologies.
- Ability to analyze planned versus actual progress and identify schedule or productivity variances.
- Experience supporting weekly and monthly project reporting processes.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Proficiency in project controls software, including:
- Oracle
- EcoSys
- Unifier
- Synchro
- Industry-recognized certifications such as:
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Risk Management Professional (RMP)
#LI-LE1
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $105,200.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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. Job posted on November 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center jobs.
- Experience racking, stacking, and cabling servers in a live data center environment
- Familiarity with DCIM tools, ticketing systems, and change management procedures
- CompTIA Server+, CCNA, or equivalent infrastructure certification preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in loud, temperature-controlled environments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field
- Understanding of power distribution, cooling systems, and redundancy configurations
Tips for Your Data Center Job Search
Tailor your resume to certifications
Data center hiring managers scan for certifications before reading your work history. List CompTIA Server+, DCCA, or relevant vendor credentials near the top of your resume so they appear before any ATS filtering removes your application.
Highlight hands-on hardware experience
Generic IT experience rarely stands out. Specify the exact equipment you've racked, cabled, or maintained, including server brands, PDU models, and cooling systems, so hiring managers can immediately picture you on the floor.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and specialization and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by shift and criticality tier
Data center postings often specify Tier I through Tier IV environments and shift patterns. Applying to roles that match your experience with mission-critical uptime requirements and your availability for nights or on-call rotations puts you ahead of candidates who apply indiscriminately.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Interviewers routinely present failure scenarios, like a UPS alarm during a cooling outage, and ask how you'd respond. Walk through your troubleshooting sequence out loud, naming the systems you'd check and the escalation path you'd follow.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call pay
Base salary is rarely the whole picture for data center roles. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically about overnight and weekend shift differentials, on-call compensation, and whether those rates are fixed or discretionary.
Data Center Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data centers?
The most active employers for data centers right now are Amazon, Google, and Oracle, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated among hyperscale cloud providers and colocation operators expanding their infrastructure footprints.
How many data center jobs are remote?
About 35% of data center openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Remote opportunities are most common in data center design, project management, and NOC monitoring positions where physical presence on the floor is not required day to day.
How do you become a data center technician?
Start by earning a foundational IT certification such as CompTIA A+ or Server+ to demonstrate hardware knowledge. Build hands-on experience through an internship, a help desk role, or a structured lab environment. From there, apply to junior data center technician or operations associate positions, which typically provide on-the-job training in racking, cabling, and facilities procedures before you take on independent responsibilities.
Can I get a data center job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level data center technician roles often prioritize certifications and mechanical aptitude over years of experience. Focus on earning CompTIA A+ or Server+, practice cabling and hardware assembly if you can access lab equipment, and apply to roles explicitly labeled junior, associate, or entry-level. Colocation providers and managed service companies tend to hire candidates they can train in-house more readily than hyperscalers.
What does the data center interview process look like?
Most data center interviews start with a recruiter screen covering your certifications and shift availability, followed by a technical interview where you walk through troubleshooting scenarios, describe your experience with specific hardware, and explain how you'd handle an incident like a power or cooling failure. Some employers add a practical assessment or a facility walkthrough before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to data center jobs?
You can find and apply to data center jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently improves your chances of catching a role before the applicant pool grows.
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