Manager, Pre-Construction

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) match

Health premiums paid by employer

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers in Texas seeks a Manager, Pre-Construction to lead pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, including scheduling, constructability review, procurement planning, and permitting strategy.

You will develop and maintain master project schedules, lead constructability reviews and VE sessions, manage long-lead procurement, coordinate permitting, and mentor a team of pre-construction professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years pre-construction experience, ideally within data center or mission-critical construction.
• Strong scheduling background with Primavera P6 or comparable tools.
• Experience with constructability reviews, value engineering, and long-lead procurement planning.
• Familiarity with permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• People management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, including master scheduling, constructability reviews, and procurement planning
• Partner with Estimating and Design (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, BIM) to develop buildable, schedule-aligned designs
• Develop and maintain master project schedules for TFO deployments across multiple sites
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering sessions with general contractors and subcontractors
• Manage long-lead procurement planning for tenant equipment and materials to protect project schedules
• Coordinate permitting strategy and AHJ requirements specific to fit-out scopes
• Manage and mentor a team of pre-construction professionals

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Constructability reviews

Value engineering

Long-lead procurement planning

People management

Permitting processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the role

The Manager, Pre-Construction leads pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, including scheduling, constructability review, procurement planning, and permitting strategy. This role ensures TFO designs are translated into buildable, schedule-driven execution plans ahead of construction start.

What you’ll do

• Lead pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, including master scheduling, constructability reviews, and procurement planning
• Partner with Estimating and Design (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, BIM) to develop buildable, schedule-aligned designs
• Develop and maintain master project schedules for TFO deployments across multiple sites
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering sessions with general contractors and subcontractors
• Manage long-lead procurement planning for tenant equipment and materials to protect project schedules
• Coordinate permitting strategy and AHJ requirements specific to fit-out scopes
• Manage and mentor a team of pre-construction professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of pre-construction experience, ideally within data center or mission-critical construction
• Strong scheduling background (e.g., Primavera P6 or comparable tools)
• Experience with constructability reviews, value engineering, and long-lead procurement planning
• Familiarity with permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions
• People management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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