Director of Preconstruction

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered medical, dental,

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in Information Technology, seeks a Director of Preconstruction to own the preconstruction function for large-scale data center projects. This remote leadership role partners across development, design, supply chain, legal, and construction to align scope, budget, procurement, and delivery strategy.

The position emphasizes cost discipline, consistent execution across campuses, and strategic contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in preconstruction, estimating, or delivery on large-scale, mission-critical projects (7+ years owner side preferred).
• Proven ownership of campus-level budgets and procurement strategy across CSA and MEP/Power.
• Experience leading a preconstruction team and collaborating with design, development, supply chain, and construction leadership.
• Advanced skills in estimating systems, Procore, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full preconstruction process, including design management and procurement, through notice to proceed.
• Lead and develop site-assigned Preconstruction Managers while ensuring high-quality output and effective conflict resolution.
• Establish and enforce preconstruction standards to drive consistency across campuses.
• Align design with budget constraints and reliability requirements in partnership with internal teams.
• Manage campus preconstruction budgets and contingency strategies with accuracy and discipline.
• Define contracting strategy and delivery methods in collaboration with legal and supply chain teams.
• Lead competitive procurement and ensure scope is bought out at notice to proceed.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating systems

Procore

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Preconstruction to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This leader will own the preconstruction function for large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from early design through notice to proceed. The role will partner closely with internal development, design, supply chain, legal, and construction teams to align scope, budget, procurement, and delivery strategy. This is a highly visible leadership position focused on driving consistency, cost discipline, and reliable execution across campus-level programs.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full preconstruction process, including design management and procurement, through notice to proceed
• Lead and develop site-assigned Preconstruction Managers while ensuring high-quality output and effective conflict resolution
• Establish and enforce preconstruction standards to drive consistency across campuses
• Align design with budget constraints and reliability requirements in partnership with internal teams
• Manage campus preconstruction budgets and contingency strategies with accuracy and discipline
• Define contracting strategy and delivery methods in collaboration with legal and supply chain teams
• Lead competitive procurement and ensure scope is bought out at notice to proceed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or delivery on large-scale, mission-critical projects, with preferred 7+ years on the owner side
• Proven ownership of campus-level budgets and procurement strategy across CSA and MEP/Power
• Experience leading a preconstruction team and collaborating with design, development, supply chain, and construction leadership
• Advanced skills in estimating systems, Procore, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K program with employer contributions
• Standard paid holidays
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• On-site work with limited travel requirements

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.