Electrical Preconstruction Lead for Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (paid time off)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and construction on major industrial projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel. You will lead bid package development, assess constructability, and coordinate cross-discipline teams to ensure complete scope coverage.

Required are 8+ years in electrical engineering or 15+ years in industrial construction management, plus a bachelor’s degree in engineering and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in Electrical engineering or 15 years in industrial construction management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience with certified training.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications for construction purposes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in resolving design and constructability issues in ongoing projects.
• Identify schedule and cost savings opportunities from existing designs or modularization.
• Engage trade partners early in design through design phase.
• Coordinate cross-discipline assessment of electrical scope for sequencing and build-out.
• Identify risks for long-lead activities and align with schedules.
• Develop and review construction bid packages with design teams.
• Coordinate stakeholders for full WBS and scope coverage.
• Review Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability impacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Revit

Bluebeam

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and construction on major industrial projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel. You will lead bid package development, assess constructability, and coordinate cross-discipline teams to ensure complete scope coverage.

Required are 8+ years in electrical engineering or 15+ years in industrial construction management, plus a bachelor’s degree in engineering and strong communication.