Subregional Preconstruction Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for preconstruction support for contemplated development & redevelopment projects across North America. This position will act as a liaison both internally and externally for preconstruction services by interacting with Project Managers, Procurement Team Representatives, Sales Engineers, Clientele, Consultants, Contractors, and Vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review current standards for cost savings opportunities and better constructability.
• Support evaluating potential standards changes/updates.
• Review individual project drawing deliverables on select projects for technical content, pricing and constructability.
• Participate and lead cost review meetings with internal stakeholders including members of our acquisitions, portfolio management, sales, design and construction teams.
• Help explain to various stakeholders how budgets evolve due to internal and external factors.
• Help establish and update budgets for potential development projects across the portfolio.
• Evaluate cost and constructability implications of incorporating customer driven change requests.
• Follow market trends that impact project budgets.
• Create in house budgets as well as liaise with general contracting partners on budget developments.
• Provide assistance with any cost related issues that may arise on projects in flight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• 5-7 years minimum experience encompassing the construction or preconstruction of Data Centers and Mission Critical facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7-10 years of progressive management experience in design and construction, ideally with data centers or similar environments.
• Experience managing multi-country projects and delivering large developments.
• Proven expertise in construction project management, including digital tools, risk management, automation, and operational optimization.
• Familiarity with schedule governance, collaborative planning, and workflow optimization.
• Experience in continuous process improvement and managing KPIs/metrics.
• Strong understanding of change/gating processes in owner-operator development organizations.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to promote and establish teamwork and individual leadership within the discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction systems.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to track market trends by discipline and geographic location.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k match.
• Disability benefits.
• Wellness and education benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.

Pay

$170,000 – $195,000.

Schedule

N/A