Hybrid Data Center Telecom Section Lead

Jacobs; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Telecom Section Manager to lead telecommunications design for data center projects, coordinating with the ICT Department and steering a multi-disciplinary team across concurrent assignments. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, budget adherence, and technical excellence in cabling, room design, and plant systems.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years leading telecom designs, 2+ years managing teams, an RCDD credential, and solid knowledge of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NFPA 70, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years actively leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a small team.
• Credential as an RCDD.
• Experience working on the construction of data centers.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Familiarity working with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Revizto.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and assigning a team of leads across various projects and clients
• Project forecasting and staffing resources
• Budgeting resources for multiple projects
• Guiding and mentoring project leads throughout the design process
• DIV 27 specification review and modification
• Conducting site visits
• Review of technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Active communication with the department manager and the telecom leads to ensure deadlines are being met

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

RCDD credential

Data center experience

Standards familiarity (ANSI/TIA)

Standards familiarity (BICSI)

NFPA 70 knowledge

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

High school diploma (considered if no degree)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Telecom Section Manager to lead telecommunications design for data center projects, coordinating with the ICT Department and steering a multi-disciplinary team across concurrent assignments. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, budget adherence, and technical excellence in cabling, room design, and plant systems.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years leading telecom designs, 2+ years managing teams, an RCDD credential, and solid knowledge of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NFPA 70, plus