Director, Data Center Preconstruction & Estimating

CIRCE; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Company Discount Website

Digital Health & Wellness Support

Short-term & Long-term disability

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead planning, estimating, cost modeling, constructability reviews, and project readiness for data center network infrastructure projects. This role requires collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Construction teams to ensure accurate scoping, budgeting, risk assessment, and successful execution.

The position demands 10+ years in data center or mission-critical construction, 5+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data center, telecommunications, network infrastructure, or mission-critical construction.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of BIM or similar design software.
• Strong knowledge of Accubid or similar estimating software.
• OSHA 30 (can be acquired post-hire if necessary).
• Ability to travel - anticipated travel of 25-50% based on need to include project visits and client facing engagements

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities from opportunity through construction handoff.
• Develop and manage project estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Drive constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to align solutions with cost and schedule objectives.
• Establish preconstruction standards, processes, and performance metrics.
• Build and lead a high-performing team inclusive of both estimators and BIM lead.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Scheduling

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Management

Executive Communication

Education

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

Tools

BIM software

Accubid

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead planning, estimating, cost modeling, constructability reviews, and project readiness for data center network infrastructure projects. This role requires collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Construction teams to ensure accurate scoping, budgeting, risk assessment, and successful execution.

The position demands 10+ years in data center or mission-critical construction, 5+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of