Manager, Pre-Construction

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Performance bonus program

401k with employer match

Full medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid Time Off + Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager, Pre-Construction to lead tenant fit-out planning across multiple sites. You will manage master schedules, coordinate with design and estimating teams, and drive constructability reviews to ensure buildable, schedule-aligned designs before construction start.

The role requires 8+ years in pre-construction within data center or mission-critical projects, strong Primavera P6 skills, and proven people leadership to mentor a team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of pre-construction experience, preferably in 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 (Primavera P6)

Pre-construction planning

Team leadership

Constructability reviews

Value engineering

Procurement planning

Permitting across jurisdictions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

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 range and 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.