Preconstruction Manager - Design-Build

Overview

Preconstruction manager estimating and leading support for water/wastewater design‑build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• cost estimating
• design review
• site visits
• work breakdown
• schedule prep

Tasks

-You’ll tap into both your creative and analytical sides in this role as you develop reports and presentations as well as analyze historical data -Bring your attention to detail, extensive construction experience, and desire to grow, and we’ll help you pursue what drives you – so we can tackle challenging water and wastewater projects, together. -Design teams will also collaborate with you on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design build construction estimates -You'll review proposals, conceptual designs, detailed design documents (drawings and specifications), attend design development meetings and make sites visits to best define the scope of work and cost impacts required of the process -You’ll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare 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, apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs.

Requirements

• autocad
• primavera p6
• timberline
• bachelor's
• water/wastewater
• risk analysis

What You Bring

-Able to travel to meet project needs -Proficient skills in the area of current technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, and database software). We typically use AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL-based databases -Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and / or Smartsheet -Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency and risk model development, escalation model development, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation -Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution -Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline and HCSS Heavy Bid. -The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery that includes high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, some defined confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals as you would come to expect in the water and wastewater design build industry -Experience mentoring junior staff -Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills -Able to complete tasks independently. You will have an independent role and responsibilities where expectations will be defined and guidance will be available, but the ultimate path to success will be yours -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar, significant experience -Extensive background with water and wastewater construction including field experience -Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software. We typically use Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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