Civil/Structural/Arch Construction Technical Services Lead (Data Centers)

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. Our People & Places Solutions business improves lives globally by integrating solutions that build smart environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You’ll be at the forefront of technology infrastructure development, gaining valuable insights into the systems powering our digital world.

You will be located at our project in Corpus Christi, TX. This position provides a chance to expand your skillset in data center construction, exposing you to cutting-edge technologies and innovative techniques, positioning you at the forefront of this dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Clarify and expedite home office/responsible engineer(s) responses to meet project needs in a timely manner.
• Liaise with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Provide on-site technical support in interpreting engineering-released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process.
• Engage in the permitting process and interact with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Work with Design-Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors to manage key drawings and documents in a revision-controlled manner.
• Lead the construction document management process, providing oversight and guidance through a construction document control lead.
• Act as a technically competent lead in response to contractor requests for specification deviations, working within the approved process.
• Work with Field Quality, contractors, and Home Office Engineering to resolve Nonconformities (NCRs).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to your team to meet project objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Civil/Structural/Architectural engineering or 15-20 years’ experience in construction management for heavy-industrial process facilities, including life sciences and data centers.
• Heavy emphasis in Structural engineering.
• Understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand Civil/Structural/Architectural engineering drawings.

Ideal Qualifications

• Leadership roles on large projects.
• Project Management competencies.
• Construction field experience.

Work Arrangement

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