Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

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Your impact

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Construction Management

Lead end-to-end delivery of greenfield and brownfield data center construction projects.
Develop and manage project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Ensure successful delivery of facilities meeting availability, redundancy, scalability, and operational requirements.
Drive project milestones from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
Monitor project progress and implement mitigation plans to address risks, delays, and escalations.

Mission-Critical Infrastructure Oversight

Manage installation and construction of critical systems, including:
- Medium and Low Voltage Electrical Systems
- UPS Systems and Battery Plants
- Diesel Generators and Fuel Systems
- Switchgear and Transformers
- Chillers, Cooling Towers, CRAH/CRAC Units
- HVAC and Mechanical Infrastructure
- Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
- Structured Cabling and Fiber Infrastructure
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Platforms
Ensure infrastructure is delivered according to Tier III/Tier IV, TIA-942, and company design standards.

Contractor & Vendor Management

Manage General Contractors (GCs), EPC firms, subcontractors, consultants, and commissioning agents.
Review contractor schedules, manpower plans, method statements, and quality plans.
Conduct regular site progress meetings and performance reviews.
Drive accountability for project delivery, quality, safety, and cost performance.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

Oversee Integrated Systems Testing (IST), commissioning, and startup activities.
Partner with Operations and Facility Management teams to ensure seamless transition into production.
Validate equipment testing, performance benchmarks, and redundancy requirements.
Coordinate documentation turnover, training, SOPs, and handover packages.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Implement robust QA/QC processes throughout project execution.
Ensure compliance with local building regulations, environmental standards, and corporate policies.
Monitor adherence to engineering specifications, design intent, and operational requirements.
Conduct inspections and audits to ensure construction excellence.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership

Promote a zero-harm safety culture across project sites.
Ensure contractor compliance with HSE regulations and company standards.
Lead risk assessments, safety reviews, and incident investigations.
Monitor environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Cost & Schedule Management

Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and contingency plans.
Evaluate value engineering opportunities while maintaining reliability requirements.
Track earned value metrics, cash flow, and project financial performance.
Provide executive-level reporting on schedule, cost, risk, and quality metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Real Estate, and Leadership teams.
Present project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
Manage relationships with local authorities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.

Here's what you'll need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
25+ years of large-scale construction management experience.
10+ years delivering mission-critical facilities or data center infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience managing projects exceeding $50M+ in capital expenditure.
Strong understanding of:
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Power Generation & Backup Systems
- Mechanical Cooling Infrastructure
- Commissioning Methodologies
- Critical Environment Operations
Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, BIM, and construction management platforms.
Strong contract administration and commercial management experience.

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Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

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Locations

City State Country
Gurgaon	All IN Regions	India

Construction Manager - Data Center

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