Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical

Metric DCX; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus opportunities

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A leading general contractor in Virginia is searching for a Data Center Preconstruction Director. This key leadership role involves overseeing all frontend project activities, including estimating and cost planning, while managing a skilled team. Candidates should have 10–15 years of construction experience, particularly with data centers, and possess strong leadership and client-facing skills. Join a market-leading contractor with a competitive compensation package and growth opportunities within the booming sector.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years’ experience in construction, focusing on data centers or mission‑critical projects.
• Proven leadership experience within preconstruction or estimating.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and critical infrastructure.
• Excellent client‑facing, commercial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction functions including estimating, cost planning, and bid strategy.
• Manage and mentor a high‑performing team of estimators and preconstruction professionals.
• Partner with clients and consultants during early design phases to define scope and budgets.
• Drive value engineering and constructability reviews across large‑scale projects.
• Oversee subcontractor engagement, pricing strategies, and procurement planning.
• Support business development efforts, proposals, and client presentations.
• Ensure seamless transition from preconstruction into project delivery teams.
• Provide market insight on pricing trends, labor, and supply chain risks.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Commercial skills

Communication skills

MEP knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Preconstruction Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

I’m currently partnering with a leading general contractor and mission‑critical specialist to appoint a Data Center Preconstruction Director to support their rapidly growing portfolio across Virginia. This is a key leadership hire, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, build teams, and drive major hyperscale and enterprise data center projects from concept through to delivery.

The Role

As Preconstruction Director, you will take ownership of all front‑end project activities, working closely with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful planning, pricing, and execution of complex data center builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction functions including estimating, cost planning, and bid strategy
• Manage and mentor a high‑performing team of estimators and preconstruction professionals
• Partner with clients and consultants during early design phases to define scope and budgets
• Drive value engineering and constructability reviews across large‑scale projects
• Oversee subcontractor engagement, pricing strategies, and procurement planning
• Support business development efforts, proposals, and client presentations
• Ensure seamless transition from preconstruction into project delivery teams
• Provide market insight on pricing trends, labor, and supply chain risks

What We’re Looking For

• 10–15+ years’ experience in construction, with a strong focus on data centers or mission‑critical projects
• Proven leadership experience within preconstruction or estimating
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and critical infrastructure
• Excellent client‑facing, commercial, and communication skills

Why This Role?

• Join a market‑leading contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
• High‑impact leadership role with influence over major projects
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• Long‑term growth within a booming sector