Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Lead - Data Center

Jacobs; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior construction/MEP leader to oversee mechanical engineering and construction management for industrial data-center projects across the United States, with significant travel. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination across disciplines, and extensive experience in design for constructability and bid package development.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in construction management or 8+ years in mechanical engineering, plus proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, ACC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience, including certified technical training.
• Minimum 8 years experience in mechanical engineering or 15 years experience in construction management for industrial construction 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 potential modularization capabilities of the industry.
• Identify trade partners to be involved in early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Organizing cross-discipline evaluation of mechanical scope in regards to construction sequencing and ability for build out.
• Identifying risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines and synchronizing those with the design and construction schedule for delivery.
• Working with internal project teams to fully develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• 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

Leadership

Large projects

Construction field

Data Center

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

ACC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior construction/MEP leader to oversee mechanical engineering and construction management for industrial data-center projects across the United States, with significant travel. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination across disciplines, and extensive experience in design for constructability and bid package development.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in construction management or 8+ years in mechanical engineering, plus proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, ACC and