Data Center Preconstruction Lead

SNIPEBRIDGE; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to shape data center projects before field work. You will work across estimating, design coordination, procurement, scheduling, and constructability to turn concepts into executable delivery plans while safeguarding cost, schedule, quality, and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of commercial preconstruction or project planning experience, with strong knowledge of MEP systems and cost drivers, plus ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial preconstruction, estimating, or project planning experience.
• Experience with data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other mission-critical facilities 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning from concept and site selection 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

MEP systems

Construction sequencing

Procurement

Cost drivers

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Document management

Takeoff platforms

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to shape data center projects before field work. You will work across estimating, design coordination, procurement, scheduling, and constructability to turn concepts into executable delivery plans while safeguarding cost, schedule, quality, and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of commercial preconstruction or project planning experience, with strong knowledge of MEP systems and cost drivers, plus ability to coordinate