Pre-Construction Manager (Data Centers)

About the role

The Pre-Construction Manager plays a critical role in supporting data center development by leading pre-construction activities from site evaluation through design and procurement. This role serves as a key link between real estate, design, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring projects are constructible, cost-effective, and ready for execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning from site selection through design development, providing guidance on cost, schedule, and constructability
• Act as a liaison between real estate, design engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment across all phases
• Conduct constructability reviews across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems, identifying risks and optimization opportunities
• Perform site evaluations including power availability, utilities access, civil requirements, and build phasing considerations
• Assess site-specific risks related to cost, schedule, permitting, and infrastructure integration
• Develop construction scopes of work and support RFP processes for general contractors and vendors
• Manage bid reviews, schedule development, and cost analysis to support contractor selection and project planning
• Support negotiation and coordination with landlords, developers, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop and validate project budgets and cost estimates across multiple phases of development
• Support value engineering efforts and ensure alignment with market conditions and project objectives
• Coverge due diligence activities including geotechnical, environmental, utility, and permitting assessments
• Ensure all pre-construction deliverables are complete and aligned prior to handoff to construction teams
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive handoff packages including budgets, schedules, contracts, and design documentation
• Maintain strong communication across stakeholders, providing updates, insights, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in construction management, with experience in pre-construction or design phases
• Experience working on large-scale capital projects or mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, industrial, infrastructure)
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, utilities, and construction processes
• Experience developing project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work
• Ability to review construction drawings and provide constructability feedback
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in project management and cost estimation tools (e.g., Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6)
• Willingness to travel as required

Qualifications

• Direct experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects
• Experience with high-density infrastructure, power distribution, or cooling systems
• Knowledge of construction delivery methods and contract structures
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM, PE)
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in project management and cost estimation tools
• Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time remote position

Company Information

Avicado, LLP was established in 2015 with a focus on utilizing the latest cloud-based tools and applications to enhance our clients' experience. As a technology consultancy, we empower construction owners to make the most of their systems and data. Our team of experts collaborates with enterprise organizations such as data centers, universities, hospitals, and real estate developers to promote seamless interoperability across their teams and technologies. We are experiencing an exciting phase of expansion and actively searching for new talent to join our team.

We're a close-knit team with a high-performance culture, but we don't like to take ourselves too seriously. Our diversity and inclusivity are a point of pride, and we have created a highly interactive remote work environment that encourages mutual respect and individuality while fostering opportunities for employees to excel both personally and professionally. We offer competitive benefits, remote work experiences, flexible work arrangements, various career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and more.

Avicado's unwavering dedication to creating a remarkable workplace experience has been widely acknowledged by experts in the industry. We are thrilled to have attained the highly coveted "Great Place to Work" certification and to have been included on Inc.'s esteemed Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are humbled to have received the AYA Award, which recognizes allies who promote equality and actively foster positive change for women in technology. At Avicado, we take great pride in fostering a culture that is both inclusive and supportive, especially for women in the technology industry.

If you are a self-motivated individual who wants to work with Fortune 500 clients in a rapidly growing company, we encourage you to join us!

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