Telecom Preconstruction Lead – Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase at a discount

Unlimited PPTO for salaried/exempt

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager – Telecom to bridge engineering design and construction on major industrial projects across the U.S. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop bid packages and ensure constructability and sequencing are optimized for on-site work.

The position requires extensive experience in electrical engineering or construction management, a related engineering degree, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering or 15+ years in industrial construction management.
• 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 low voltage electrical 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 modularization capabilities.
• Identify trade partners to be involved in early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of telecom and low voltage in regards to construction sequencing and build out.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines.
• 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 (VDR) submittals during design phase for constructability and impacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Construction management

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office / PM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

ACC

Bluebeam

BICSI/ICT Certifications (RCDD, DCDC)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager – Telecom to bridge engineering design and construction on major industrial projects across the U.S. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop bid packages and ensure constructability and sequencing are optimized for on-site work.

The position requires extensive experience in electrical engineering or construction management, a related engineering degree, and strong communication.