Mechanical Preconstruction Lead, Data Centers (Travel 50%)

Jacobs; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced engineer/project manager to lead mechanical and construction activities for data center projects across the United States. The role requires coordinating design, construction, and commissioning with cross-functional teams and travel up to 50%.

Open to candidates near Jacobs U.S. offices, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will shape execution plans, review vendor data, and ensure constructability from design through start-up.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress design and constructability concerns, discrepancies or disputes related to technical interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify opportunities for schedule and cost savings based on existing design or modularization capabilities.
• Identify trade partners to be involved in early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure development certifying comprehensive understanding of complete scope.
• Assist with reviews of Vendor Data Requirement (VDR) submittals during design phase for constructability and impacts to issued packages.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Revit

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced engineer/project manager to lead mechanical and construction activities for data center projects across the United States. The role requires coordinating design, construction, and commissioning with cross-functional teams and travel up to 50%.

Open to candidates near Jacobs U.S. offices, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will shape execution plans, review vendor data, and ensure constructability from design through start-up.