Preconstruction Manager - Water Design Build

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Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr
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• You'll review proposals, conceptual designs, detailed design documents (drawings and specifications), attend design development meetings and make site visits to best define the scope of work and cost impacts required of the process.
• You'll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs.
• Design teams will also collaborate with you on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design-build construction estimates.
• You’ll tap into both your creative and analytical sides in this role as you develop reports and presentations as well as analyze historical data.
• Bring your attention to detail, extensive construction experience, and desire to grow, and we’ll help you pursue what drives you – so we can tackle challenging water and wastewater projects, together.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar, significant experience.
• Proficient skills in the area of current technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, and database software). We typically use AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL-based databases.
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency and risk model development, escalation model development, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation.
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software. We typically use Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses.
• Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and / or Smartsheet.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Able to travel to meet project needs. Travel is expected to be variable based on project needs, but generally infrequent.

• Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Client-facing experience about topics such as scope, schedule, and budget.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution.
• Able to complete tasks independently with defined guidance and an independent path to success.
• Extensive background with water and wastewater construction including field experience.
• The physical and environmental demands may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, and other activities typical for water and wastewater design-build projects; environments may include loud noise, high-pressure systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, and chemicals.

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, one floating holiday, 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 $ to $. 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 January 08, 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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

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