Data Center Preconstruction Lead

Digital Realty; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee preconstruction support for development and redevelopment projects across North America. You will liaise with Project Managers, Procurement, Sales Engineers, clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to optimize budgets and constructability.

The role requires 5–7 years in data center or mission-critical preconstruction, strong leadership, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years minimum experience encompassing the construction or preconstruction of Data Centers and Mission Critical facilities is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with discipline personnel, office staff, and clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and establish teamwork and individual leadership within the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review current standards for cost savings opportunities and better constructability. Support evaluating potential standards changes/updates.
• Review individual project drawing deliverables on select projects for technical content, pricing and constructability.
• Lead cost review meetings with internal stakeholders and explain how budgets evolve due to internal/external factors.
• Help establish and update budgets for potential development projects across the portfolio.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee preconstruction support for development and redevelopment projects across North America. You will liaise with Project Managers, Procurement, Sales Engineers, clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to optimize budgets and constructability.

The role requires 5–7 years in data center or mission-critical preconstruction, strong leadership, and MS Office proficiency.