Electrical Preconstruction Lead for Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and site construction on major industrial projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and guide bid package development to ensure complete scope coverage on site.

The role emphasizes constructability, sequencing, and early contractor engagement, with travel to ongoing Data Center projects and multiple locations in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Electrical engineering or 15+ years in industrial construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience.
• General understanding of construction means, methods, codes and standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings and specifications for construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in resolving in-progress design and constructability concerns and disputes.
• Identify schedule and cost savings opportunities based on existing design or modularization.
• Identify trade partners for early contractor engagement during design phase.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of electrical scope for construction sequencing.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities and align with schedules.
• Develop and review construction bid packages for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full WBS development and scope understanding.
• Review Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability impacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and site construction on major industrial projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and guide bid package development to ensure complete scope coverage on site.

The role emphasizes constructability, sequencing, and early contractor engagement, with travel to ongoing Data Center projects and multiple locations in the U.S.