Preconstruction Manager – Data Centers (Remote)
About the Opportunity A leading data center owner-operator is creating a brand-new Preconstruction Manager role to build out its front-end project development capability. This is a chance to shape the function from the ground up and become the go-to expert for cost, schedule, and constructability before projects reach design and construction award.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Construction Operations, you’ll work closely with Project Management, Central Engineering, Corporate Development, Project Controls, and Procurement. You’ll own the planning and commercial groundwork, then partner with the assigned Project Manager to hand each project into construction with a solid, well-defined baseline.
What You’ll Do
Lead front-end planning and preconstruction, owning project cost, schedule, constructability, assumptions, and commercial inputs
Give Corporate Development early cost and schedule feasibility input to support capital decisions, acquisitions, and site selection
Turn evolving design standards into forward-looking cost and schedule assumptions with Central Engineering
Build and maintain parametric, scenario-based schedule models (by MW size, site conditions, and delivery strategy) that can be quickly applied to new opportunities
Develop budgetary and conceptual pricing models, including per-MW benchmarks, cash flow curves, and escalation assumptions based on historical actuals
Lead or support the RFP process: scope definition, bid packages, GC and subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and award recommendations
Work with GC and design partners during the RFP window to validate pricing, durations, and scope completeness
Hand off awarded projects with documented assumptions, budgets, and schedule baselines
Build and maintain a preconstruction knowledge base of benchmark costs, durations, and lessons learned
Manage multiple concurrent preconstruction projects, comparing cost, schedule, and risk across the portfolio
Own status, risk, budget, and schedule reporting and KPIs for leadership
Support build strategy for new programs, including site diligence, supply chain analysis, vendor selection, and procurement and contracting roadmaps
Develop new processes and tools, and improve existing preconstruction workflows
Build a qualified bench of GC, design, and engineering partners for future pursuits
Assess the cost and schedule impact of change requests and feed lessons learned into future standards and agreements
Work with the Contracts team to confirm partners are operating under the correct agreements and terms
Influence stakeholders across delivery, design, and construction to de-risk projects, including labor availability, productivity, and talent competition
What You’ll Bring
10+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or project controls within commercial construction; data center or mission critical experience strongly preferred
A track record building conceptual and budgetary pricing and schedule models before design completion
Experience running or substantially supporting formal RFPs, including bid leveling and GC/subcontractor evaluation
Comfort working with incomplete or evolving scope and turning early design intent into defensible cost and schedule ranges
Working knowledge of Procore (or similar) and strong Excel and financial modeling skills
Confidence communicating feasibility and risk to executive and Corporate Development audiences, not just construction teams
A growth mindset and appetite to build something new
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays