Director of Preconstruction - Data Center & AI Infrastructure

Blue Signal; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead data center and AI infrastructure efforts, shaping the team, practices, and partner network supporting growth in mission-critical construction.

Responsibilities include feasible opportunity selection, estimating leadership, and guiding projects from feasibility to handover, while aligning with senior leadership on investment and pursuit decisions.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in estimating, preconstruction or construction.
• Experience directing teams or major pursuits.
• Background in data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with prospective clients and pursue data center opportunities.
• Guide projects from feasibility through construction handover.
• Oversee early cost modeling, detailed estimating and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with technical and field teams to plan complex building systems and sequencing.
• Build estimating practices and workload plans; manage stakeholder relationships across trades and suppliers.
• Communicate budget, scope, procurement and risk for smooth transitions to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Preconstruction

Data center

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Job description

Blue Signal seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead data center and AI infrastructure efforts, shaping the team, practices, and partner network supporting growth in mission-critical construction.

Responsibilities include feasible opportunity selection, estimating leadership, and guiding projects from feasibility to handover, while aligning with senior leadership on investment and pursuit decisions.