Data Center Preconstruction Project Manager (Travel-Ready)

Jacobs; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase discount

Deferred compensation

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge engineering design and construction for data center projects across the United States. The role requires coordinating with design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in preconstruction, 3D modelling, and field construction with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years experience in managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities
• Experience with 3D Modelling software
• Field Construction Experience on active construction projects
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Experience optimizing construction scheduling and sequencing
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time across North America
• Hybrid work environment supporting teams across multiple time zones

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team on tasks in preconstruction planning deliverables including bid package development, scheduling, estimating, BIM modeling, and reporting
• Participate as a knowledge base for design constructability and sequencing plan
• Drive collaboration between stakeholders
• Manage client interface and meet client expectations
• Lead planning with design, procurement and construction teams for timely information flow
• Conduct constructability reviews during all design phases
• Support review of modularization and off-site manufacturing studies
• Assist in risk assessment and opportunity identification for cost and schedule optimization
• Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies with construction management and procurement teams
• Support development of 4-D visualizations
• Develop site logistics plans covering utilities and offsite needs
• Coordinate with safety, quality and project services groups on preconstruction planning
• Prepare and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans
• Foster cooperative partnerships among client, contractor and stakeholders

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

Hybrid work environment

3D modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

3D Modelling software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge engineering design and construction for data center projects across the United States. The role requires coordinating with design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in preconstruction, 3D modelling, and field construction with excellent communication and leadership skills.