Preconstruction Manager; Data Centers

Overview

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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

We’re looking for a skilled Preconstruction Manager to support our data center projects in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

• Work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Create initial working schedule for projects.
• Meet with clients to determine project needs.
• Plan, lead and coordinate pre-bid and bid meetings.
• Review proposals, conceptual designs, detailed design documents (drawings and specifications); attend design development meetings and make site visits to define the scope of work and cost impacts.
• Contribute and mentor a knowledgeable 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, applying construction means and methods, preparing schedules, and calculating indirect field and owner’s costs.
• Collaborate with design teams 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 and 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, with significant experience.
• Proficient in current technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, and database software). Tools typically used include AutoCAD, Micro Station, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL-based databases.
• 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 (Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses).
• Experience with 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 variable based on project needs, but generally infrequent.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills. Client-facing experience on topics such as scope, schedule, and budget.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work independently with defined expectations; you will have an independent role and responsibilities with guidance available, but the path to success is yours.
• Extensive background in water and wastewater construction including field experience.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, with medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Jacobs offers 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.

Some 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, pay is determined by work location and factors including job-related skills, experience, and…