Preconstruction PM for Data Center Projects (Hybrid/Travel)

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs' Advanced Manufacturing group seeks a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction for industrial and commercial facilities. You will coordinate with design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to align timelines, budgets and safety.

This role requires 5+ years of project experience, hands-on 3D modeling, and client collaboration. Travel up to 50% and a hybrid work arrangement are expected across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent.
• 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.
• Hybrid work environment across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team on 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 with design, procurement and construction teams for timely information flow.
• Conduct constructability reviews during all design phases.
• Support modularization and off-site manufacturing studies.
• Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies with construction and procurement teams.
• Support the development of 4-D visualizations.
• Develop site logistics plans including utilities and offsite requirements.
• Coordinate with Jacobs safety, quality, and project services teams to ensure a comprehensive preconstruction process.
• Prepare and maintain Risk Registers and Mitigation Plans.
• Foster a cooperative client-contractor-stakeholder relationship to resolve issues.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Scheduling optimization

3D modeling

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

BIM 360

REVIT

CM Builder

Job description

Jacobs' Advanced Manufacturing group seeks a proactive Preconstruction Project Manager to bridge design and construction for industrial and commercial facilities. You will coordinate with design, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to align timelines, budgets and safety.

This role requires 5+ years of project experience, hands-on 3D modeling, and client collaboration. Travel up to 50% and a hybrid work arrangement are expected across North America.