Data Center Preconstruction Lead

Yondr Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondr Group is seeking a qualified Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for data center projects from concept to handover. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, design coordination and risk management, ensuring scope, budget and schedule align across teams.

Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors and vendors, you will prepare detailed cost estimates, value engineering and early procurement, driving cost-effective, quality outcomes for critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years in preconstruction or estimating; 3+ years in data center/high-tech projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from market evaluation, test fit development, and due diligence to design, permitting and construction hand off.
• Lead the selection, negotiation, and contracting of design vendors including architects, engineers, and specialized consultants.
• Oversee vendor performance to ensure design deliverables are aligned with project timelines, scopes, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure design decisions align with technical requirements, operational needs, and budget constraints.
• Prepare and maintain detailed preconstruction schedules, tracking milestones and key deliverables.
• Prepare budgets and comprehensive CapEx requests aligned with project milestones with cost breakdowns.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure funding requests are timely and aligned with schedules.
• Lead due diligence efforts and communicate risk items to leadership.
• Provide clear reporting on cost estimates, revisions, and project changes.
• Analyze drawings and specs to develop detailed cost estimates and scope reviews.
• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Assist in contractor prequalification, bid solicitation, bid leveling, and contract negotiations.
• Support procurement of long-lead items and key equipment.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

Yondr Group is seeking a qualified Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for data center projects from concept to handover. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, design coordination and risk management, ensuring scope, budget and schedule align across teams.

Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors and vendors, you will prepare detailed cost estimates, value engineering and early procurement, driving cost-effective, quality outcomes for critical