Pre-Construction Lead — Data Center Projects

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

PTO

401k

Health insurance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Accelevation seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for regional projects and provide expert estimating and constructability input. You will guide pricing, schedules, and risk management from proposal through handoff to operations.

The role requires directing estimating teams, coordinating cross‑discipline inputs, and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships to ensure accurate, actionable deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Proven experience leading preconstruction efforts on complex projects.
• Experience managing estimating teams preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating, pricing, and market conditions.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with preconstruction software and estimating tools.
• Ability to manage multiple preconstruction efforts concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction or Data Center buildouts.
• Professional estimating or construction certification preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mature knowledge of construction pricing and cost drivers.
• Develop detailed and conceptual estimates for Exterior Envelope, Civil, and Structural scopes.
• Develop cross‑discipline knowledge to support holistic estimating and constructability input.
• Maintain established relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Apply understanding of local market conditions and their pricing impact.
• Serve as a super user for preconstruction and estimating applications and tools.
• Support development of project schedules with duration and sequencing input.
• Coordinate and manage estimating teams, work plans, deliverables, and responsibilities.
• Present preconstruction deliverables to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide leadership and supervision of all required preconstruction deliverables.
• Lead quality control reviews for estimates and narratives.
• Apply risk management procedures including bonding and insurance strategies.
• Develop, review, and provide input on project purchasing plans and subcontract bids.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to ensure smooth preconstruction handoff.
• Travel to job site as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction leadership

Pricing knowledge

Team leadership

Market awareness

Estimating tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction

Tools

Estimating software

Preconstruction software

Job description

Accelevation seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for regional projects and provide expert estimating and constructability input. You will guide pricing, schedules, and risk management from proposal through handoff to operations.

The role requires directing estimating teams, coordinating cross‑discipline inputs, and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships to ensure accurate, actionable deliverables.