Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Manager - Data Centers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical for its Advanced Manufacturing group to bridge engineering design and construction on major industrial projects. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop comprehensive bid packages, ensuring constructability and sequencing are optimized for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection work.

Seeking candidates with strong leadership, large-project experience, and proficiency in MS Office and project

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in Mechanical engineering or 15 years in construction management for industrial 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 in resolving in-progress design and constructability concerns related to technical interpretation of drawings and specs.
• Identify opportunities for schedule and cost savings based on existing design or modularization.
• Identify trade partners for early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of mechanical scope for construction sequencing.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities and align with design and schedule.
• Develop and review construction bid packages for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure development.
• Review Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability and impact on packages.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Construction management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical for its Advanced Manufacturing group to bridge engineering design and construction on major industrial projects. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop comprehensive bid packages, ensuring constructability and sequencing are optimized for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection work.

Seeking candidates with strong leadership, large-project experience, and proficiency in MS Office and project