Civil/Structural/Arch Construction Technical Services Specialist

About the role

Your impact
At Jacobs, how we manage the flow of technical information to construction is crucial to the success of our projects and a key component of the work we do with our clients. This role will involve working on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Engage in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications;
• Clarify and, when required, expedite home office/responsible engineer(s) response 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 interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process within your technical expertise;
• Engage in the Permitting process and with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs);
• Work with Design-Build contractors once their efforts move to the field;
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision-controlled manner;
• Manage, control, and communicate all timely information related to potential changes in design and installation;
• Work with the Field Design Revision process;
• Act as technically competent lead in response to contractor or other party request for specification deviation in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process;
• Provide mentorship and guidance to subordinate members of the team toward meeting these objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-7 years of experience working in Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering or 8-10 years’ experience in construction management of heavy-industrial process facilities including life sciences and datacenters;
• A basic 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;
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings;
• Ideally, some field experience supporting construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years of experience working in Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering or 8-10 years’ experience in construction management of heavy-industrial process facilities including life sciences and datacenters;
• A basic 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;
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings;
• Some field experience supporting construction.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in interpreting engineering documents;
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Knowledge of construction-oriented means, methods, codes, and standards;
• Experience with change management processes;
• Understanding of permitting and AHJ processes;
• Proficiency in field sketch/redline processes;
• Ability to manage and communicate revision-controlled information;
• Experience with project controls and construction;
• Knowledge of nonconformity resolution processes.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy;
• Opportunity to expand skillset and knowledge base in the rapidly evolving field of data center construction;
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative construction techniques;
• Valuable experience for career growth in the construction and technology sectors.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD