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Your impact

Your Impact

At Jacobs, we challenge today and reinvent tomorrow by delivering technology‑enabled solutions that move our clients and communities forward. We are seeking an experienced Manager of Preconstruction to support our growing semiconductor and electronics business. This role sits at the forefront of a strategic expansion area for Jacobs—your leadership will directly influence how we plan and deliver highly complex projects across the advanced technology sector.

As a Manager of Preconstruction, you will lead the early planning and development phases of major capital projects. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, you will develop schedules, estimates, perform constructability reviews, and provide comprehensive planning of key deliverables that support our clients in establishing reliable project baselines. This role will work collaboratively with clients, general contractors, and design teams spanning all levels of preconstruction. You will also play a key role in integrating Off‑Site Manufacturing (OSM) strategies into our preconstruction practice that will shape design delivery and execution.

Join us and contribute to some of the most innovative industrial and commercial facilities in the world—including cutting‑edge semiconductor, data center, and life sciences projects.

Location

Preferred office locations include Albany, NY; Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; or Pittsburgh, PA. Remote or hybrid candidates located in North America will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning activities for advanced technology facilities.
• Coordinate across design teams, clients, and construction partners to develop high‑quality planning and execution deliverables.
• Prepare and review schedules, cost estimates, and constructability analyses.
• Provide input and lead engineering option evaluations and value engineering opportunities.
• Support the integration and expansion of Off‑Site Manufacturing (OSM) strategies within preconstruction workflows. Define opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and establish execution plans for program integration.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between design and execution teams to ensure alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction‑related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on Advanced Technology Facility projects (semiconductor, data center, life sciences) as a project engineer or project manager.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Off‑Site Manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated background in preconstruction planning and execution.
• Strong team collaboration abilities, especially within multidisciplinary environments.
• Forward‑thinking mindset with a passion for learning and applying industry best practices.
  
  
  

Ideally you will also have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) principles.
• Ability to rapidly adapt, absorb new information, and expand technical knowledge.
  
  
  

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 $160,000.00 to $210,000.00. 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 January 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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