Electrical Preconstruction Lead – Industrial & Data Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge design and on-site construction for major industrial projects. You will coordinate with design teams, vendors, and contractors to develop comprehensive bid packages and ensure constructability.

The role requires strong leadership, deep electrical knowledge, and the ability to align design with schedule and budget across locations in the U.S., with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8 years minimum in electrical engineering or 15 years in industrial construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, codes and standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical design drawings for construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to resolve design and constructability concerns.
• Identify schedule and cost savings from existing designs or modularization.
• Identify early contractor engagement and trade partners.
• Organize cross-discipline review of electrical scope for sequencing.
• 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 comprehension.
• Review Vendor Data Requirements submittals for constructability.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Design drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge design and on-site construction for major industrial projects. You will coordinate with design teams, vendors, and contractors to develop comprehensive bid packages and ensure constructability.

The role requires strong leadership, deep electrical knowledge, and the ability to align design with schedule and budget across locations in the U.S., with travel as needed.