Strategic Mechanical Preconstruction Lead, Data Center

Jacobs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (Paid Personal Time Off)

Paid holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to bridge design and construction for major industrial projects across the United States, with travel up to 50%. The role focuses on constructability, sequencing, and bid package development for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection.

Candidates should have 8+ years in mechanical engineering or 15+ years in construction management, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience, including certified technical training.
• Minimum 8 years experience in mechanical engineering or 15 years in construction management for industrial 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 engineering drawings and specifications.
• 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 and build-out.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities and synchronize with design and schedule.
• Develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure development.
• Assist with reviews of Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability and impacts to issued packages.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Data Center Experience

Microsoft Office

Construction Field Experience

Schedule & Cost Optimization

Mechanical Commissioning/Start Up

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Certified technical training

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to bridge design and construction for major industrial projects across the United States, with travel up to 50%. The role focuses on constructability, sequencing, and bid package development for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection.

Candidates should have 8+ years in mechanical engineering or 15+ years in construction management, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong communication skills.