Hybrid Preconstruction PM – Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PTO for salaried employees

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction on Data Center projects, supporting multi-site programs across North America with up to 50% travel. The role requires coordinating design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to meet timelines, budgets and client expectations.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, extensive preconstruction experience, and a collaborative approach to manage risk, sequencing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years experience in managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities
• Experience with 3D Modelling software
• Field Construction Experience on active construction projects
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Experience optimizing construction scheduling and sequencing
• Ability and willingness to travel to support project and client needs during planning, design, procurement and early construction phases. Travel up to 50% of working time across North America
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while supporting project teams and stakeholders located across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team on various assigned tasks involved in preconstruction planning deliverables including bid package development, scheduling, estimating, virtual design and construction modeling, and reporting
• Participate as a key contributor and knowledge base for the overall design constructability and sequencing plan
• Drive collaboration between various stakeholders
• Know Client Expectations and Manage Client Interface
• Lead planning efforts including strategy development, and execution with design, procurement and construction management teams to ensure efficient and timely flow of information
• Conduct constructability reviews during all phases of design to include the appropriate construction and trade resources for synchronized reviews.
• Support the review of modularization and off-site manufacturing studies
• Support estimate and schedule development and recommend opportunities for optimization based on previous experience, and value driven solutions
• Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies in collaboration with the construction management and procurement teams
• Support the development of 4-D visualizations
• Develop thorough site logistics plans including utility, offsite or other requirements
• Coordinate with Jacobs safety, quality, project services and technical services groups to ensure a comprehensive preconstruction planning process
• Prepare and Maintain Risk Registers and Mitigation Plans
• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor and all stakeholders to ensure a timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Scheduling optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

BIM 360

REVIT

CM Builder

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction on Data Center projects, supporting multi-site programs across North America with up to 50% travel. The role requires coordinating design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to meet timelines, budgets and client expectations.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, extensive preconstruction experience, and a collaborative approach to manage risk, sequencing, and