Hybrid Preconstruction Project Manager - Data Center Focus

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs’ Advanced Manufacturing group is seeking a proactive and resourceful Preconstruction Project Manager. The role bridges design and construction within timelines, budgets, and client expectations, coordinating with design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to develop plans and mitigate risks.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture or equivalent, 5+ years in industrial/commercial construction, and travel up to 50%.

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.

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

Project management

Leadership

Effective communication

Client interface

Planning

Education

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

Tools

3D modelling software

BIM 360

REVIT

Job description

Jacobs’ Advanced Manufacturing group is seeking a proactive and resourceful Preconstruction Project Manager. The role bridges design and construction within timelines, budgets, and client expectations, coordinating with design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to develop plans and mitigate risks.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture or equivalent, 5+ years in industrial/commercial construction, and travel up to 50%.