Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Lead — Data Center Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to bridge the gap between engineering design and construction on major industrial projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel. The role supports the Advanced Manufacturing group and coordinates with internal teams and contractors to produce comprehensive bid packages for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection work.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mechanical engineering or 15+ years in construction management, a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience working in Mechanical engineering or 15 years experience in construction management for industrial construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience, including certified technical training
• 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.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of mechanical scope in regards to construction sequencing and ability for build out.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines and synchronize those with the design and construction schedule for delivery.
• Work 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

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

ACC

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to bridge the gap between engineering design and construction on major industrial projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel. The role supports the Advanced Manufacturing group and coordinates with internal teams and contractors to produce comprehensive bid packages for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection work.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mechanical engineering or 15+ years in construction management, a Bachelor’s