Electrical Preconstruction Manager, Data Center (50% Travel)

Jacobs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge design and construction for major industrial projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel and proximity to Jacobs offices.

The role focuses on constructability, sequencing, and bid-package development for on-site electrical work, coordinating with internal teams and contractors to ensure complete scope coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years electrical engineering experience or 15+ years construction management in industrial projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience; technical training considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical design drawings and specs for construction purposes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of design and constructability issues.
• Identify schedule and cost-saving opportunities from existing designs.
• Identify early contractor involvement with trade partners.
• Coordinate cross-discipline evaluation of electrical scope for construction sequencing.
• Assess risks for long-lead activities and align with schedules.
• Develop and review construction bid packages for contractor awards.
• Coordinate stakeholders for full WBS development and scope clarity.
• Review Vendor Data Requirements (VDR) during design for constructability.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Construction management

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Certified technical training

Tools

MS Office

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Project management systems

Job description

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge design and construction for major industrial projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel and proximity to Jacobs offices.

The role focuses on constructability, sequencing, and bid-package development for on-site electrical work, coordinating with internal teams and contractors to ensure complete scope coverage.