Electrical Preconstruction Manager Industrial & Data Center

Jacobs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PTO for salaried employees

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and construction for major industrial projects. This role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop comprehensive construction bid packages and ensure constructability during design and sequencing for on-site electrical work.

Responsibilities include leading resolution of design defects, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and engaging trade partners early.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership resolving in-progress design and constructability concerns related to drawings and specs.
• Identify schedule and cost savings opportunities from existing design or modularization concepts.
• Identify trade partners for early contractor engagement during design phase.
• Coordinate cross-discipline evaluation of electrical scope for construction sequencing and build-out.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Preconstruction Manager - Electrical to bridge engineering design and construction for major industrial projects. This role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop comprehensive construction bid packages and ensure constructability during design and sequencing for on-site electrical work.

Responsibilities include leading resolution of design defects, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and engaging trade partners early.