Electrical Preconstruction Lead for Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO + holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and construction for major industrial projects in the United States. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop comprehensive bid packages for onsite work.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical engineering or 15+ years in construction management, a relevant engineering degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in Electrical engineering or 15 years experience in construction management for industrial construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience, including certified technical training
• General understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes and standards
• Experience interpreting electrical engineering design drawings and specifications for construction purposes
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to resolve in-progress design and constructability concerns, discrepancies or disputes related to technical interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify opportunities for schedule and cost savings based on existing design or potential modularization capabilities of the industry.
• Identify trade partners to be involved in early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of electrical scope regarding construction sequencing and build-out feasibility.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines and synchronize those with the design and construction schedule.
• Develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure development and comprehensive scope understanding.
• Assist with reviews of Vendor Data Requirement submittals during design phase for constructability and impacts to issued packages.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Large Project Experience

Construction Field Experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and construction for major industrial projects in the United States. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop comprehensive bid packages for onsite work.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical engineering or 15+ years in construction management, a relevant engineering degree, and strong communication skills.