Data Center Electrical Pre-Construction Lead

Align; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Paid training

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work schedule

Office-based with site visits

Job summary

Align is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Manager specializing in mission-critical and data center facilities to support large-scale, fast-paced projects. The role leads electrical pre-award development, accurate estimates, bids, and proposals.

Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area with a hybrid work model, the ideal candidate has deep expertise in bid development, takeoffs, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams to drive feasible project scopes and budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in electrical pre-award project development, estimating, project engineering, or project delivery.
• Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or other mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong understanding of redundant power topologies, NEC, NFPA, IEEE codes, and industry best practices.
• Ability to read electrical design documents, one-line diagrams, and develop complete scopes of work.
• Experience developing bid packages, leveling subcontractor proposals, and RFIs/RFPs.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, Procore, Accubid, Trimble).
• Collaborative, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, bids, and proposals for data center projects from conceptual budgets to GMP submissions.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for MV/LV distribution, UPS, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, and busway.
• Evaluate drawings and design documents for completeness and feasibility.
• Develop scopes of work, bid narratives, inclusions/exclusions, and clarifications.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor pricing; perform bid leveling and scope comparisons.
• Identify risks, gaps, and sequencing issues prior to project execution.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain during pre-award planning.
• Support RFIs/RFPs and value engineering without compromising performance or code compliance.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Procore

Accubid

Trimble

Job description

Align is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Manager specializing in mission-critical and data center facilities to support large-scale, fast-paced projects. The role leads electrical pre-award development, accurate estimates, bids, and proposals.

Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area with a hybrid work model, the ideal candidate has deep expertise in bid development, takeoffs, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams to drive feasible project scopes and budgets.