Director, Preconstruction

STACK Infrastructure US; United States; On-site; USD 193,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in Denver, CO to own and manage core preconstruction functions. You will lead a team, develop conceptual budgets and schedules, perform cost analysis, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficient, low-risk project delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in preconstruction, a relevant degree, and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Preconstruction team of analysts and managers.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate data center development projects in preconstruction.
• Create and maintain conceptual budgets and schedules from schematic or feasibility documents.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to identify savings and improve efficiency.
• Maintain budgets and develop variance summaries between estimates as design evolves.
• Analyze construction documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Develop project strategies, manage risks, and support project teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget development

Scheduling

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in construction, business or technical discipline OR commensurate work experience

10+ years of Preconstruction 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

• 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.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.

JOIN US

At STACK Infrastructure, you can accelerate your career within the high-growth digital infrastructure industry by joining a team that empowers innovation and values dynamic collaboration. As a leading global developer and operator of data centers, STACK enables you to contribute to the digital foundation that fuels today’s most innovative companies. Here, your career growth is ignited by meaningful work that directly supports the technologies driving our world forward. With a culture rooted in inclusivity and growth, STACK invests in your future. Here, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and career development is central. Join us to be part of a team where your skills and ideas shape the future of digital infrastructure, building not just a job, but a lasting career with impact.