Data Center Preconstruction Lead

SLS Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Consultants is a premier real estate development and construction consulting firm focused on data center, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare assets. We seek a senior preconstruction specialist to own front-end cost planning, budgets, and procurement strategies across dynamic sites.

The role requires at least 7+ years in preconstruction, strong budgeting and bid analysis, and excellent cross-functional collaboration to drive feasibility and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of preconstruction experience in data center sector
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related area strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Data center, semiconductor or healthcare experience preferred
• Proficient in project management tools, project accounting, and construction drawings
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with GC procurement and bid evaluation
• Strong budgeting, cost modelling and risk management abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end preconstruction activities across data center development opportunities in Central and Western regions
• Develop preliminary construction estimates, project budgets and programme-level cost forecasts
• Lead GC solicitation and early contractor engagement, obtaining preliminary pricing and competitive strategies
• Review and analyse GC bids, evaluating pricing, scope, exclusions, contingencies, and risks
• Develop and assess project schedules, milestones and delivery strategies
• Coordinate with development, design, engineering, finance and construction teams to refine scope and budgets
• Provide clear reporting on budgets, cost movements, and development risks with recommendations

Skills

Data center preconstruction

Cost estimation

Budget development

GC procurement

Bid evaluation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder comms

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

Project management tools

Project accounting

Construction drawings

Job description

SLS Consultants is a premier real estate development and construction consulting firm focused on data center, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare assets. We seek a senior preconstruction specialist to own front-end cost planning, budgets, and procurement strategies across dynamic sites.

The role requires at least 7+ years in preconstruction, strong budgeting and bid analysis, and excellent cross-functional collaboration to drive feasibility and investment decisions.