JON JACKSON
T5 Data Centers
Cumming,GA
33
years of professional experience
Results-oriented Construction and Project Manager with 22 years of experience leading general contractors on large-scale commercial projects. Specializes in clear communication of plans and contract terms to ensure alignment among stakeholders. Strong focus on safety and detail drives successful project completion. Collaborates effectively with architects, engineers, owners, and construction teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Work History
Project Director
1 Year 11 Months- Directed end-to-end delivery of hyperscale and enterprise data center construction programs ensuring on-time execution, budget adherence, and operational readiness across multiple regions.
- Led cross-functional teams including design, construction, commissioning, procurement, and operations to deliver mission-critical facilities supporting rapid business growth and capacity expansion.
- Developed and executed strategic construction roadmaps, reducing project delivery schedules while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Managed relationships with executive stakeholders, general contractors, architects, engineering firms, and utility providers to align project objectives and mitigate risks.
- Implemented governance frameworks, KPI reporting, and construction controls enhancing cost predictability, schedule performance, and portfolio transparency.
- Directed oversight of capital budgets exceeding $1B across concurrent programs, assessing spend and contract terms to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Established a safety-first culture resulting in industry-leading safety performance and successful completion of complex projects with minimal recordable incidents.
- Championed innovation across modular construction, prefabrication and commissioning processes to accelerate deployment and improve data center infrastructure scalability.
- Built construction management team talent through direct mentorship, driving organizational capability succession planning and leadership development.
Project Manager
6 Years 4 Months- Managed weekly production and operations contractor meeting agendas, facilitating communication and enabling resolution of critical issues.
- Facilitated pre-installation meetings with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer representatives to coordinate scope, requirements, and readiness for installation.
- Coordinated field observation planning with construction administration consultants to keep schedule on track. Developed electrical project schedule, mapping sequence of all construction activities.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies to support compliance and project approvals.
- Reviewed plans and specifications during schematic design to support pre-construction planning and alignment.
- Performed regular site checks to guide general work and personnel. Completed routine quality audits to confirm work matched specifications and took corrective action when needed. Directed site activity and workforce support through consistent field observations. Reviewed work quality against project requirements and corrected issues to keep progress aligned with specs. Drove compliance and work quality through ongoing site oversight and timely corrective action.
- Closely partnered with project members to identify and promptly address problems to support project continuity.
- Partnered with engineers to validate design changes for implementation readiness.
Project Manager
4 Years 3 Months- Prepare detailed records of all project tasks for subcontractors from start to finish.
- Developed project schedule outlining sequence of all construction activities to facilitate timely project execution.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
- Review meeting minutes and edit subcontractor proposals, project punch list.
- Drafted memorandums to provide organizational support.
- Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team throughout development and contract document phases. Verified that construction detail documentation conformed to quality assurance and best practice standards.
- Review meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list.
- Prepare detailed records of all project task for subcontractors from start to finish.
- Memorandums for organizational support.
Senior Project Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Owners-rep for Data Center build in Texas.
- Directed pre-con coordination for projects, managing design-build workflow with engineers; scheduled owner-provided equipment and tracked delivery status.
- Dispatched RFPs to subcontractors and vendors to support bid solicitation; scoped and leveled bids to align with owner requirements.
- Owned design and construction coordination efforts to support ongoing project continuity and maintain delivery readiness.
- Facilitated pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives to ensure project alignment.
- Coordinator of design & construction.
- Delivered actuals, forecasts, and budget data to corporate management for informed decision-making.
- Supported design and approval processes for power distribution requirements to enable construction execution.
Project Coordinator
1 Year 11 Months- Planned and delivered built data center projects to support tier iii n+1 redundancy requirements.
- Managed and led a multi-disciplinary team throughout development and contract document phases.
- Collaborated with engineers and architect to support owner objectives throughout design-build consulting engagement.
- Anticipated and identified challenges and implemented solutions for a successful result.
- Communicated build-out progress directly to owner to keep stakeholders informed on work activities.
- Supported sales team and operations by creating conceptual layout designs to address customer requirements during customer engagement.
- Directed third-party inspectors throughout construction, commissioning, and closeout to ensure compliance and quality.
- Delivered training and supported continued education initiatives for all onsite crew members, driving participation and promotion.
- Prepared accurate financial/billing statements at end of the month.
- Oversaw multi-disciplinary team execution across development and contract document phases to ensure coordinated deliverables.
- Coordinated vendor and contractor communication to support project development and incorporate relevant input.
Project manager
4 Years 9 Months- Managed Tier III data center build-outs across North Texas.
- Owned pre-con project oversight to support on-site readiness, including scheduling, tracking material requirements, and coordinating owner-provided equipment.
- Improved subcontractor coordination and cost control through close work with field personnel. Resolved technical and project issues through structured team meetings. Kept project schedules on track by coordinating with team members and reviewing timelines.
- Developed and updated project cost analysis spreadsheets to support project cost visibility and operations.
- Reviewed technical bid materials, assessed technical bid components during analysis, and assisted evaluation execution.
- Provided guidance to managerial staff on design construction and program modifications to support project execution.
- Led full building turnover process, coordinating handoff activities and streamlining communication across all construction management stakeholders.
- Confirmed construction detail documentation conformance to quality assurance and best practice standards to support quality compliance.
- Created innovative problem-solving approaches to support project direction through collaboration with project managers.
Project Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Led restaurant construction and remodel initiatives to support national restaurant expansion across the U.S..
- Coordinated with city personnel to obtain building licenses and permits for compliance and permitting requirements.
- Coordinated purchase orders for building materials and owner-provided equipment across project needs.
- Coordinated ten or more projects in parallel with two to three team members per site to maintain consistent job-site progress.
- Revised project plans by coordinating with architect and engineers to address unforeseen structural and site problems.
- Sent weekly reports and job site photos to corporate office to support corporate review and monitoring.
- Reviewed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and topographical and geologic data to support project planning efforts.
- Conducted project site visits during construction to monitor progress and coordinate with superintendent and on-site engineers.
- Planned and led professional development reviews and “lessons learned” sessions to support continuous improvement.
Journeyman/Supervisor
7 Years 5 Months- Prepared detailed subcontractor task records from start to finish to support project coordination.
- Planned construction activity sequence within project schedule to align timing and workflow.
- Development and contract document phases stayed on track through leadership of multi-disciplinary team. Construction detail documentation met quality assurance and installation best-practice requirements through thorough review.
- Assessed contractor proposals and verified completeness and alignment of drawing sets prepared by A and E firms.
- Reviewed and supported estimating activities to enable accurate technical bid analysis for submitted proposals.
- Engaged with other trades to build general understanding of scope and responsibilities during job execution.
- Supervised High Voltage Division operations to maintain safe, reliable production workflows.
- Oversaw underground duct bank installation and termination processes to support reliable utility infrastructure deployment.
- Configured electrical and mechanical equipment placement and connections in accordance with National Electric Code.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprint schematics, drawings, and layouts to determine repair scope and complete required repairs.
Skills
General contracting
Building practices
Construction design coordination
Project scheduling
Risk management
Financial management
Conflict resolution
Team supervision
Subcontractor coordination
Additional Information
Additional Information and referrals furnished on request.
Timeline
Project Director
T5 Data Centers
11.2024 - 10.2026Read More
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07.2018 - 11.2024Read More
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Senior Project Manager
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02.2012 - 03.2014Read More
Project Coordinator
Concept Construction Services
03.2010 - 02.2012Read More
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06.2005 - 03.2010Read More
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06.2001 - 08.2005Read More
Journeyman/Supervisor
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