About this opportunity
Jacobs lists this Preconstruction Manager - Telecom (Data Center) opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
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
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $134,500.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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