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Preconstruction Manager - Design-Build
role at
Jacobs
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $129,400.00/yr - $202,200.00/yr
Our Impact At Jacobs, we’re making our world better with every water and wastewater project we complete, and we know the importance of accurate estimates to the success of these projects. We’re looking for a skilled Preconstruction Manager to support complex water, wastewater, environmental, heavy civil, operations and maintenance, and military / government facility projects.
Responsibilities
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.
Key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team, preparing 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 on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design‑build construction estimates.
Develop reports and presentations and analyze historical data, using both creative and analytical skills.
Bring your attention to detail, extensive construction experience, and desire to grow to tackle challenging water and wastewater projects, together.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar, significant experience.
Extensive background with water and wastewater construction including field experience.
Proficient skills in current technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, and database software) such as AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL‑based databases.
Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity take‑off, 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 (e.g., Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses).
Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline and HCSS Heavy Bid.
Understanding of project scheduling and 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 and generally infrequent.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
Client‑facing experience with challenging topics (scope, schedule, budget).
Interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work independently with defined expectations and guidance.
Physical and environmental demands appropriate for work in water and wastewater design‑build environments.
Benefits 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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.
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Preconstruction Manager - Design-Build
role at
Jacobs
Join to apply for the
Preconstruction Manager - Design-Build
role at
Jacobs
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $129,400.00/yr - $202,200.00/yr
Our Impact At Jacobs, we’re making our world better with every water and wastewater project we complete, and we know the importance of accurate estimates to the success of these projects. We’re looking for a skilled Preconstruction Manager to support complex water, wastewater, environmental, heavy civil, operations and maintenance, and military / government facility projects.
Responsibilities
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.
Key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team, preparing 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 on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design‑build construction estimates.
Develop reports and presentations and analyze historical data, using both creative and analytical skills.
Bring your attention to detail, extensive construction experience, and desire to grow to tackle challenging water and wastewater projects, together.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar, significant experience.
Extensive background with water and wastewater construction including field experience.
Proficient skills in current technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, and database software) such as AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL‑based databases.
Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity take‑off, 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 (e.g., Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses).
Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline and HCSS Heavy Bid.
Understanding of project scheduling and 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 and generally infrequent.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
Client‑facing experience with challenging topics (scope, schedule, budget).
Interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work independently with defined expectations and guidance.
Physical and environmental demands appropriate for work in water and wastewater design‑build environments.
Benefits 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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.
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