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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 manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing data center operations or critical infrastructure facilities
- Proficiency with DCIM platforms such as Nlyte, Sunbird, or Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
- Demonstrated knowledge of power distribution, UPS systems, and N+1 or 2N redundancy configurations
- Certifications such as CDCP, CDCMP, or BICSI RCDD preferred or required
- Experience with ITIL frameworks, change management processes, and incident response protocols
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Data Center Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to uptime metrics
Quantify availability and incident response on your resume using SLA percentages and mean time to recovery figures. Hiring managers for data center roles scan for evidence of operational discipline, not just years of experience. Vague claims like 'managed infrastructure' get skipped.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings by tier classification
Job postings often signal Tier II, III, or IV environments without stating it plainly. Look for clues like redundant power, N+1 cooling, or 99.999% uptime requirements. Applying to roles that match the tier complexity you've managed increases your callback rate significantly.
Certify in what the posting actually lists
Data center job descriptions vary sharply in what credentials they weight. Some prioritize CDCP or CDCMP, others emphasize BICSI RCDD or vendor-specific certs from Schneider Electric or Vertiv. Match your highlighted certifications to the exact ones named in the posting.
Prepare a facilities-plus-IT hybrid narrative
Interviewers at colocation and cloud firms want to see you own both the physical plant and the network layer. Practice describing decisions where power, cooling, and connectivity converged. Candidates who can speak across mechanical and logical systems consistently advance further in hiring panels.
Negotiate scope, not just title, at offer stage
Data center manager roles vary enormously in team size, capital budget authority, and on-call expectations. Before accepting, clarify headcount you'd own, whether you're responsible for vendor contracts, and rotation depth. These details shape your day-to-day more than the title itself.
Data Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data center managers?
The companies hiring the most data center managers right now include Amazon, Google, and Oracle, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Cloud providers, colocation firms, and large enterprise IT departments consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many data center manager jobs are remote?
About 35% of data center manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facilities roles. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include DCIM administration, capacity planning, and vendor contract management, where physical site presence is less continuous.
How do you become a data center manager?
Start in a hands-on role like data center technician, network engineer, or facilities coordinator to build direct experience with power, cooling, and structured cabling. Move into a team lead or shift supervisor position to develop people management skills. Earn a recognized credential such as CDCP or BICSI RCDD, then pursue manager-level openings at colocation or enterprise facilities where your operational background aligns with the environment.
Can you get hired as a data center manager without direct management experience?
Yes, especially at smaller facilities or regional colocation sites that value deep technical expertise over formal management history. Candidates who have led incident response teams, coordinated vendor maintenance windows, or owned capital project execution often transition into the manager title by framing those responsibilities as de facto leadership. Earning a CDCP certification before applying strengthens your case significantly in competitive pools.
What does the data center manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview with a director of infrastructure or VP of IT covering power and cooling fundamentals, and a behavioral panel focused on incident management and vendor negotiations. Some employers add a facility walkthrough or a scenario exercise where you diagnose a simulated critical event. Final rounds often involve a presentation on how you would approach the first ninety days in the role.
Where can I find and apply to data center manager jobs?
You can find and apply to data center manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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