Mechanical Construction Technical Services Lead (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Sanford (NC); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Construction Technical Services Specialist Lead for our Corpus Christi, TX project. You will lead on-site interpretation of drawings and documents, coordinate with home office engineering and contractors, and manage a revision-controlled documentation process.

The role emphasizes leadership, construction field experience, and effective communication, with a hybrid work model and a base salary range noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in Mechanical engineering or 15-20 years’ experience in construction management for heavy‑industrial process facilities including life sciences and datacenters.
• An understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes, and standards
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read and understand Mechanical engineering drawings
• Ideally, You’ll Also Have: Leadership roles
• Ideal project scope includes large projects
• Project Management competencies
• Construction field experience

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications; clarifying and, when required, expediting home office/responsible engineer(s) response to meet project needs in a timely manner
• Ensure liaising with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives
• Provide On‑site technical support in interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process within your technical expertise.
• Engage in the Permitting process and with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs),
• Work with Design‑Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Lead the construction document management process,
• providing oversight and guidance through a construction document control lead,
• ensure effective communication with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Act as technically competent lead in response to contractor or other party request for specification deviation in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process.
• Work with Field Quality, contractor, and Home Office Engineering to resolve Nonconformities (NCRs)
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to your team toward meeting these objectives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Construction management

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the 'why' of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

As a Mechanical Construction Technical Services Specialist Lead, you will

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications; clarifying and, when required, expediting home office/responsible engineer(s) response to meet project needs in a timely manner
• Ensure liaising with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives
• Provide On‑site technical support in interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process within your technical expertise.
• Engage in the Permitting process and with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs),
• Work with Design‑Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Lead the construction document management process,
• providing oversight and guidance through a construction document control lead,
• ensure effective communication with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Act as technically competent lead in response to contractor or other party request for specification deviation in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process.
• Work with Field Quality, contractor, and Home Office Engineering to resolve Nonconformities (NCRs)
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to your team toward meeting these objectives.

Follow your purpose and develop your skills in a company that challenges you throughout your career. You will be located at our project in Corpus Christi, TX.

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and knowledge base in the rapidly evolving field of data center construction. You'll be exposed to cutting‑edge technologies and innovative construction techniques, positioning you at the forefront of this dynamic industry. The experience gained in this position will be invaluable for your career growth in the construction and technology sectors.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in Mechanical engineering or 15-20 years’ experience in construction management for heavy‑industrial process facilities including life sciences and datacenters. Heavy emphasis in Mechanical engineering needed
• An understanding of construction‑oriented means, methods, codes, and standards
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read and understand Mechanical engineering drawings

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Leadership roles
• Large project experience
• Project Management competencies
• Construction field experience

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.