Data Center Preconstruction Lead: Design & Planning

Snipebridge; Dallas (TX); 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 begins, aligning estimating, design, procurement, and scheduling to protect cost, schedule, quality, and operations.

Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and commissioning teams to translate early concepts into executable delivery plans and ensure successful turnover to field delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of commercial preconstruction or project planning experience.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and cost drivers.
• Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document management, and takeoff platforms.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning from concept through buyout.
• Build 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

Stakeholder communication

Construction management

Estimating

Scheduling

MEP systems

Budgeting

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff platforms

Job description

Snipebridge is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to shape data center projects before field work begins, aligning estimating, design, procurement, and scheduling to protect cost, schedule, quality, and operations.

Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and commissioning teams to translate early concepts into executable delivery plans and ensure successful turnover to field delivery.