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Preconstruction Manager - Telecom (Data Center)

JacobsHuntsville, ALPosted Sep 23, 2026 · open 33 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeManager

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.
Travel up to 50%
The share of time spent travelling, as the posting states it.

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. The selected candidate will support ongoing Data Center projects in South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and future locations with up to 50% travel required. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

Jacobs’ Advanced Manufacturing group is seeking an experienced and hands on Preconstruction Manager - Telecom. The Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for bridging the gap between engineering design and construction for major industrial projects. This role involves extensive coordination with internal teams, and contractors for development of construction bid packages to ensure complete scope coverage during construction. The Manager's primary objective is to provide insight to design constructability and successful construction sequencing to produce a preconstruction plan for the telecom and low voltage work to be completed on site.

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.

* Using your construction experience to 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.

* Organizing cross-discipline evaluation of telecom and low voltage in regards to construction sequencing and ability for build out.

* Identifying risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines and synchronizing those with the design and construction schedule for delivery.

* Working 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.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

* Minimum 8 years experience working 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

Ideally, you'll have:

* Leadership Experience

* Large Project Experience

* Construction Field Experience

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related project management systems

* Data Center Experience

* BICSI/ICT Certifications including RCDD and DCDC

* Competencies in Fire Alarm and Security Systems

* Technical sufficiency in Revit, ACC, Bluebeam and other project related programs

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Level
Manager
Experience
8+ years
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Required Skills
Electrical EngineeringConstruction ManagementLow Voltage Electrical DesignEngineering DrawingsConstruction Codes and StandardsConstruction SequencingConstructability ReviewBid PackagesWork Breakdown StructureVendor Data Requirement Submittals
Preferred Skills
Microsoft OfficeProject Management SystemsData CenterBICSI CertificationsRCDDDCDCFire Alarm SystemsSecurity SystemsRevitACCBluebeam

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