Senior Preconstruction Leader — Strategy, Tender & Delivery

Khazna Data Centers; Dubai; On-site; AED 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers in Dubai, UAE seeks a Senior Manager – Preconstruction Management to lead all preconstruction activities from concept through procurement and tendering. You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Contracts & Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and external consultants to ensure projects are fully developed and ready for execution.

The role requires 15+ years in preconstruction, strong contract and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 15+ years of experience across preconstruction, planning, scheduling, and construction.
• Strong contract, contractor, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall preconstruction strategy.
• Develop preconstruction plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate Engineering, Design, Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams.
• Ensure projects are fully developed and de-risked.
• Develop project cost plans and budgets.
• Establish CAPEX forecasts with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Develop procurement strategies for contractors and consultants.
• Manage PQQ, RFP, ITT, and tender processes.
• Coordinate technical clarifications and tender evaluations.
• Lead tender interviews, site visits, and negotiations.
• Review contractor methodologies, programmes, resources, and logistics.
• Ensure tender packages are complete and competitive.
• Lead contractor and consultant prequalification and assessments.
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance during preconstruction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Risk management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Khazna Data Centers in Dubai, UAE seeks a Senior Manager – Preconstruction Management to lead all preconstruction activities from concept through procurement and tendering. You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Contracts & Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and external consultants to ensure projects are fully developed and ready for execution.

The role requires 15+ years in preconstruction, strong contract and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of