Data Center Preconstruction Lead

SNIPEBRIDGE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE, a strategic talent solutions partner for data center and digital infrastructure projects, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to shape early delivery plans. You will coordinate estimating, design coordination, procurement, and scheduling to protect cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

With 7+ years in preconstruction or project planning, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams, validate budgets, and develop long-lead equipment plans, ensuring alignment with owners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 7+ years of commercial preconstruction, estimating, or project planning experience.
• Experience with data centers, critical facilities, or similar sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction sequencing, procurement, and cost drivers.
• Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document-management, and takeoff platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to scope detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning from concept through design development and buyout.
• Build and validate conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost plans, and value-analysis options.
• Develop milestone schedules, procurement strategies, bid packages, and long-lead equipment plans.
• Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and scope-alignment meetings.
• Coordinate input from owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, utilities, and commissioning teams.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and support final award recommendations.
• Track design decisions, risk items, allowances, contingencies, and budget movement.
• Support project turnover from preconstruction to the field delivery team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Takeoff platforms

Document management systems

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE, a strategic talent solutions partner for data center and digital infrastructure projects, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to shape early delivery plans. You will coordinate estimating, design coordination, procurement, and scheduling to protect cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

With 7+ years in preconstruction or project planning, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams, validate budgets, and develop long-lead equipment plans, ensuring alignment with owners and