Data Center Telecom Section Lead

Jacobs; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Telecom Section Manager to lead telecommunications design on data center projects in a hybrid, US-wide role. You will oversee multi-project delivery, coordinate a team of leads, and ensure timely completion while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a strong background in structured cabling, RCDD credentials, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Jacobs offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, with salary in a broad

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years’ experience actively leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of managing a small team
• Credential as an RCDD
• Experience working on the construction of data centers
• 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 Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Revizto
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Experience with responding to RFP’s
• Experienced in creating a budget for a project
• Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk
• Active PE license

Responsibilities

• Organizing and assigning a team of leads across various projects and clients
• Project forecasting and staffing resources
• Budgeting resources for multiple projects
• Guiding and mentoring project leads throughout the design process
• DIV 27 specification review and modification
• Conducting site visits
• Review of technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Active communication with the department manager and the telecom leads to ensure deadlines are met

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

RFP responses

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk identification

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Telecom Section Manager to lead telecommunications design on data center projects in a hybrid, US-wide role. You will oversee multi-project delivery, coordinate a team of leads, and ensure timely completion while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a strong background in structured cabling, RCDD credentials, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Jacobs offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, with salary in a broad