Director, Preconstruction

STACK Infrastructure EMEA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 193,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K program

Cell phone subsidy

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Director, Preconstruction to own and manage the core preconstruction functions for data center development. The role leads a team, develops budgets and schedules, analyzes data, and collaborates with project stakeholders to drive efficient, cost-effective outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in preconstruction, strong leadership, and data center or mission-critical facility experience, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Preconstruction.
• Experience leading multiple projects in the preconstruction phase.
• Preferred: 5+ years in data centers or mission critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Preconstruction team of analysts and managers.
• Evaluate and analyze data center development projects during the preconstruction phase.
• Create and maintain conceptual budgets and schedules from schematic/feasibility documents.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to identify savings.
• Maintain budgets and develop variance summaries with explanations to stakeholders.
• Analyze construction documents for compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Participate in project meetings and provide input to teams.
• Build relationships with general contractors and design partners.
• Work with Finance to develop financial models.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Preconstruction

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Data center experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

THE COMPANY:

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.

STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.

THE POSITION:

STACK is seeking a Director, Preconstruction to own and manage the core functions of Preconstruction. The Preconstruction Director will be responsible for all preconstruction activities, including project budget and schedule development and management, coordination with internal and external project stakeholders, design management and support, and technical construction input in early-stage developments. The ideal candidate has significant experience in conceptual estimating and scheduling and is passionate about working with a team to develop solutions and strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a small Preconstruction team of analysts and managers.
• Work closely with project teams to evaluate and analyze data center development projects during the preconstruction phase.
• Create and maintain conceptual project budgets and schedules from schematic or feasibility level documents.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering studies to identify cost savings opportunities and improve project efficiency.
• Maintain budgets and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and communicate the reasons to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze construction documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop project strategies, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Participate in project meetings and provide input and support to project teams.
• Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including general contractors and design partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Team on developing financial models
• Lead process improvement initiatives across the department.

THE DETAILS:

• Location: Denver, CO
• Travel: 10-20% travel to attend events and visit STACK locations as necessary
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background screening.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in construction, business or technical discipline OR commensurate work experience
• 10+ years of prior experience in Preconstruction
• Significant experience leading multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase
• Preferred: 5+ years in data centers or other mission critical facilities

Compensation Range:

$192,920.00 - $216,240.00

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.

• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.

• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.

• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

WHY STACK?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.

• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.

• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.

• We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law