Telecommunications Project Lead

⁠Job Title: Telecommunications Project Lead
Location: Any U.S. Location (Must report to a local Jacobs office 2 days/week)

Locations: Atlanta, GA | Dallas, TX | Arlington, VA | Austin, TX | Baltimore, MD | Bellevue, WA

Visa: Open

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Lead to provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of telecommunications infrastructure supporting data center and mission-critical facility projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project execution from concept through construction support.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of structured cabling, wireless, audio/visual, and other low-voltage systems
• Perform preliminary assessments, concept development, and detailed engineering design
• Coordinate and guide BIM designers in the preparation of engineering drawings
• Develop and modify Division 27 specifications
• Conduct site surveys and technical document reviews
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, and substitution requests
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams

Required Qualifications:
• Technical or Associate Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 4 years of experience designing or leading Telecommunications Structured Cabling Systems
• Strong knowledge of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NFPA 70 standards
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Familiarity with Navisworks and BIM coordination
• Experience supporting RFP responses and proposal activities
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills
• RCDD certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Security, Audio/Visual, and Wireless systems
• Data Center or Mission-Critical Facility project experience
• Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline
• Experience installing telecommunications systems
• Experience reviewing telecommunications testing results and troubleshooting installation issues