Data Center Pre-Construction Manager: Scheduling & Buildability

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Performance bonus program

401k with employer match

Full medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid Time Off + Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager, Pre-Construction to lead tenant fit-out planning across multiple sites. You will manage master schedules, coordinate with design and estimating teams, and drive constructability reviews to ensure buildable, schedule-aligned designs before construction start.

The role requires 8+ years in pre-construction within data center or mission-critical projects, strong Primavera P6 skills, and proven people leadership to mentor a team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of pre-construction experience, preferably in data center or mission-critical construction.
• Strong scheduling background with Primavera P6 or comparable tools.
• Experience with constructability reviews, value engineering, and long-lead procurement planning.
• Familiarity with permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• People management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, including master scheduling, constructability reviews, and procurement planning.
• Partner with Estimating and Design (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, BIM) to develop buildable, schedule-aligned designs.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules for TFO deployments across multiple sites.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering sessions with general contractors and subcontractors.
• Manage long-lead procurement planning for tenant equipment and materials to protect project schedules.
• Coordinate permitting strategy and AHJ requirements specific to fit-out scopes.
• Manage and mentor a team of pre-construction professionals.

Skills

Scheduling (Primavera P6)

Pre-construction planning

Team leadership

Constructability reviews

Value engineering

Procurement planning

Permitting across jurisdictions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager, Pre-Construction to lead tenant fit-out planning across multiple sites. You will manage master schedules, coordinate with design and estimating teams, and drive constructability reviews to ensure buildable, schedule-aligned designs before construction start.

The role requires 8+ years in pre-construction within data center or mission-critical projects, strong Primavera P6 skills, and proven people leadership to mentor a team of professionals.