Data Center Telecom Project Lead - Structured Cabling

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Telecommunication Project Lead to guide design of data center systems, including structured cabling, wireless, AV and other low voltage installations. You will lead BIM designers, coordinate with clients and manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and mentors junior staff. A technical/associate degree, 4+ years in telecom design, and strong standards knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Familiarity working with Navisworks.
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs.
• Experience in creating a budget for a project.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a project schedule.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating company risk.
• Credential as an RCDD or can attain it within 1 year after being hired.
• Ideally, experience with other low voltage systems: security, audio/visual, wireless.
• Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Leading BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings.
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• You will also learn from more senior team leaders and will be mentored.
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Telecom design

BIM coordination

Project management

Navisworks

RCDD credential

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Telecommunication Project Lead to guide design of data center systems, including structured cabling, wireless, AV and other low voltage installations. You will lead BIM designers, coordinate with clients and manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and mentors junior staff. A technical/associate degree, 4+ years in telecom design, and strong standards knowledge are required.