Preconstruction PM for Data Center & Manufacturing

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Performance discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction for industrial/commercial facilities across the United States. The role requires coordinating design, procurement, scheduling, and construction teams to meet timelines and budgets, with up to 50% travel.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of project management experience, strong leadership, and expertise in 3D modelling and scheduling optimization.

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 up to 50% of working time across North America
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment across multiple time zones

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team on tasks involved in preconstruction planning deliverables including bid package development, scheduling, estimating, virtual design and construction modeling, and reporting
• Participate as a key contributor for design constructability and sequencing plan
• Drive collaboration between stakeholders
• Know Client Expectations and Manage Client Interface
• Lead planning efforts including strategy development and execution with design, procurement and construction management
• Conduct constructability reviews during design phases with appropriate resources
• Support review of modularization and off-site manufacturing studies
• Support estimate and schedule development and opportunities for optimization
• Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies
• Support development of 4-D visualizations
• Develop thorough site logistics plans
• Coordinate with safety, quality, project services and technical groups for preconstruction
• Prepare and Maintain Risk Registers and Mitigation Plans
• Foster cooperative partnerships among client, contractor, and stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Hybrid work adaptability

Travel coordination

Education

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

Tools

3D modelling software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction for industrial/commercial facilities across the United States. The role requires coordinating design, procurement, scheduling, and construction teams to meet timelines and budgets, with up to 50% travel.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of project management experience, strong leadership, and expertise in 3D modelling and scheduling optimization.