Telecom Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Projects

Jacobs; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

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

The position supports data center projects with up to 50% travel; offices near Jacobs U.S. locations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in Electrical engineering or 15 years experience in construction management for industrial construction 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 low voltage electrical 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, 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 of the industry.
• 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 ability for build out.
• Identify risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines and synchronizing those with the design and construction schedule for delivery.
• Work with internal project teams to fully develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure development certifying comprehensive understanding of complete scope.
• Assist with reviews of Vendor Data Requirement (VDR) submittals during design phase for constructability and impacts to issued packages.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Construction Field Experience

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

ACC

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The position supports data center projects with up to 50% travel; offices near Jacobs U.S. locations are preferred.