Director, Preconstruction

About the role

The Director, Preconstruction will lead preconstruction execution for one or more active data center developments in Hut 8's portfolio. They will serve as the connective tissue between design, finance, procurement, and construction, ensuring that every project in their scope is budgeted, scheduled, and prepared for flawless execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction diligence activities for the sites in your scope, including constructability reviews, site constraints, and infrastructure alignment — and own the outcome.
• Own project budgeting, cost modeling, and schedule development, interfacing closely with Finance, Sales, and Engineering to align scope and economics.
• Evaluate procurement strategies for major equipment and materials, factoring in supply chain volatility and long-lead item timelines.
• Evaluate construction approaches and sequencing to optimize delivery timelines and minimize risk exposure.
• Identify procurement strategies for major equipment and materials, factoring in supply chain volatility and long-lead item timelines.
• Conduct subcontractor interviews and prequalification processes to build reliable, scalable labor support at both the local and strategic levels.
• Develop subcontractor engagement strategies to ensure project coverage across trades, geographies, and delivery timelines.
• Translate site-specific planning and due diligence into clear scopes of work, bid packages, and RFP documentation.
• Partner with internal technical, development, and construction teams to prepare sites for transition into formal construction contracting.
• Partner with internal and external engineering and design teams through formal project permitting with local authorities.
• Provide ongoing tracking of budgets, pricing, and schedule assumptions throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Serve as a technical advisor during sales pursuits to validate buildability, cost structure, and potential delivery risks.
• Report directly to leadership on project readiness, procurement status, and preconstruction risk for the projects you own.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management for data center, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure projects, including at least one full project lifecycle led as the accountable owner.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and construction readiness at the project level — with a track record of owning these outcomes, not just contributing to them.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience interfacing with finance and sales organizations to align capital planning with technical scope.
• Familiarity with prequalification, subcontractor engagement, and trade coverage strategies.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Deep understanding of construction logistics, procurement lead times, and contractor mobilization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive reporting and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and construction estimating platforms.