Telecom Data Center Preconstruction Manager - Travel Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs' Advanced Manufacturing group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Telecom to bridge engineering design and on-site construction for major industrial projects. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop a robust preconstruction plan for telecom and low voltage work to be completed on site.

The position supports Data Center projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Electrical engineering or 15 years in construction management for industrial projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience.
• General understanding of construction means, methods, codes and standards.
• Experience interpreting low voltage electrical drawings and specifications for construction purposes.
• Strong 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.
• Identify trade partners to be involved in early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of telecom and low voltage for construction sequencing and build-out.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities and align with design and schedule.
• Develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction WBS development and complete scope understanding.
• Review Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability and impacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Data Center experience

Revit proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certified technical training

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs' Advanced Manufacturing group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Telecom to bridge engineering design and on-site construction for major industrial projects. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop a robust preconstruction plan for telecom and low voltage work to be completed on site.

The position supports Data Center projects across the United States, with up to 50% travel.