Director, Preconstruction

Role description

Role Overview

The Director, Preconstruction, will lead a team of Preconstruction Managers and Analysts, owning integrated CapEx Total Development Cost Proformas, integrated development cash flow, commitment, and cancellation cost ledgers, and planning-level constructability analysis across a portfolio of hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects. This is a player-coach role: you will set the standard for technical excellence, develop your team, and drive process consistency. You will be a critical contributor in shaping the Preconstruction team while providing professional cost, schedule, risk, and constructability analysis for prospective developments shaping capital expenditure decisions across North America.

What You Will Do

Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Preconstruction Managers and Analysts, including performance management, workload allocation, and career growth planning. Oversee delivery of site-specific CapEx proformas, conceptual estimates, GC RFP reviews, cost ledgers consisting of project-wide cash flow, commitment, and cancellation costs, and revenue-ready date forecasting across all active and prospective projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be a driving force in ensuring every project is estimated accurately, resourced responsibly, and delivered with the rigor our investors and customers expect. You'll be a critical contributor in shaping the Preconstruction team while providing professional cost, schedule, risk, and constructability analysis for prospective developments shaping capital expenditure decisions across North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of related Preconstruction or construction management experience
• Experience managing Preconstruction Managers or Senior Estimators, with demonstrated ability to lead a team of experienced professionals
• Demonstrated expertise in CapEx proformas, conceptual estimating, cash flow modeling, GC RFP review, and Prime Contractor Budget Reviews
• Strong understanding of construction documents at all levels of design, including drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Proven ability to oversee multiple high-value concurrent projects while maintaining team cohesion and deliverable quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word
• Excellent communicator across all levels, from trade partners to executive leadership and clients
• Willingness to travel up to 35% based on business needs

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan participation