Electrical Preconstruction Lead for Data Centers

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a hands-on Preconstruction Manager - Electrical for industrial projects, bridging design and construction, with travel up to 50% across active sites in SC, LA, TX, and future locations. The role ensures complete scope coverage and optimal sequencing for on-site electrical work.

You will lead bid package development, coordinate with internal teams and contractors, and drive constructability insights to successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in Electrical engineering or 15 years 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 in resolving in-progress design and constructability concerns related to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify opportunities for schedule and cost savings based on existing design or modularization capabilities.
• 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 synchronize with design and schedule.
• Develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• Coordinate stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure and scope coverage.
• Review Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability and impacts to packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a hands-on Preconstruction Manager - Electrical for industrial projects, bridging design and construction, with travel up to 50% across active sites in SC, LA, TX, and future locations. The role ensures complete scope coverage and optimal sequencing for on-site electrical work.

You will lead bid package development, coordinate with internal teams and contractors, and drive constructability insights to successful project delivery.