Director, Preconstruction

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Pre-Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple large-scale data center campuses during the preconstruction phase. This role involves managing relationships internally and externally, ensuring that all necessary components are included in the handover to the construction team.

Essential Responsibilities

• General project management across multiple projects in the development phase, focusing on pricing, bidding, and scope delineation.
• Lead and own the scoping of the project, identifying, reviewing, and approving inclusions, exclusions, allowances, and contingencies for general contractors.
• Develop comprehensive conceptual estimates and detailed budgets, managing project contingencies, and providing continuous cost modeling as the design evolves.
• Select and negotiate with General Contractors and trade partners, including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, fee structures, and general conditions.
• Support the Rowan Finance team in cash flow reporting and projections.
• Create contingency plans for mobilization and early work to ensure timely execution.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for executive leadership, investors, and hyperscale clients during the pre-construction phase.
• Work closely with Rowan development, project executives, PMs, safety, and quality assurance team members to lead project insight meetings with the construction team.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, execution plans, environmental plans, permits, and prework are available to the construction team as they approach start.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 10+ years in construction management or real estate development, with at least 5 years specifically focused on Data Center or Mission-Critical projects.
• Mastery of complex budgeting, cost-control software, and the ability to manage multi-billion dollar project portfolios.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants under tight development timelines.
• Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices.
• Proficiency in Procore and/or other construction management software.
• Working knowledge of green building practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience managing billion-dollar cash flow documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment.
• Strong interest in learning all facets of the development process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical Engineering, or Architecture (MBA or PMP preferred), or relevant experience.

Company Information

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is a company backed by Quinbrook and Blackstone, dedicated to delivering best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers. The company is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Rowan offers a competitive benefits package including a hybrid work environment, team building and educational opportunities, generous health benefits, unlimited PTO, RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement, and a competitive compensation and bonus structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Rowan Digital Infrastructure is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.