Telecom Section Manager - Data Center Leadership (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Telecom Section Manager to lead telecommunications scope on data center projects across the United States. This hybrid role combines design leadership with client collaboration and cross-discipline coordination.

You will organize teams, forecast staffing, manage budgets, review specifications, and ensure timely project delivery. A degree in engineering and 4+ years in telecom cabling, plus an RCDD credential, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years’ experience actively leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of managing a small team
• Experience with RCDD credential
• Experience working on the construction of data centers
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Revizto
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Experience with responding to RFP’s
• Experienced in creating a budget for a project
• Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk

Responsibilities

• Organizing and assigning a team of leads across various projects and clients
• Project forecasting and staffing resources
• Budgeting resources for multiple projects
• Guiding and mentoring project leads throughout the design process
• DIV 27 specification review and modification
• Conducting site visits
• Review of technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Active communication with the department manager and the telecom leads to ensure deadlines are being met

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Telecom Section Manager to lead telecommunications scope on data center projects across the United States. This hybrid role combines design leadership with client collaboration and cross-discipline coordination.

You will organize teams, forecast staffing, manage budgets, review specifications, and ensure timely project delivery. A degree in engineering and 4+ years in telecom cabling, plus an RCDD credential, are preferred.