Civil/Structural/Arch Construction Technical Services Specialist
Jacobs · New Orleans, LA · 3 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
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 and applying engineering documents;
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Knowledge of construction-oriented means, methods, codes, and standards;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package;
- Flexible work schedule;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Health and wellness programs;
- Employee recognition and rewards program.
Pay
- $70,000 - $90,000 annually.
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday through Friday.