Telecom Preconstruction Lead, Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Telecom to bridge design and construction for major industrial projects across the United States. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and field teams to develop robust telecom and low‑voltage preconstruction plans and bid packages for on‑site execution.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in electrical engineering or 15+ years in industrial construction, a BS in engineering, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in electrical engineering or 15 years in construction management for industrial projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience with certified technical training.
• General understanding of construction means, methods, codes and standards.
• Experience interpreting low voltage electrical drawings and specs for construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in resolving design and constructability concerns and disputes.
• Identify opportunities for schedule and cost savings from existing designs or modularization.
• Identify trade partners for early contractor engagement during design phase.
• Organize cross-discipline evaluation of telecom and low voltage for sequencing and build out.
• Identify risks for long lead activities and align with design/construction schedules.
• Develop and review construction bid packages for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full WBS and scope clarity.
• Review Vendor Data Requirement submittals for constructability impacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Leadership

Large projects

Field experience

MS Office

Data Center

BICSI ICT

Fire alarm systems

Revit

Bluebeam

ACC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

ACC

Job description

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing group seeks an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Telecom to bridge design and construction for major industrial projects across the United States. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and field teams to develop robust telecom and low‑voltage preconstruction plans and bid packages for on‑site execution.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in electrical engineering or 15+ years in industrial construction, a BS in engineering, and strong communication