Pre-construction Manager | Data Center - 1S6J013

Snipebridge; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Snipebridge is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to shape data center projects before field work begins, aligning estimating, design, procurement, and scheduling to protect cost, schedule, quality, and operations.

Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and commissioning teams to translate early concepts into executable delivery plans and ensure successful turnover to field delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of commercial preconstruction or project planning experience.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and cost drivers.
• Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document management, and takeoff platforms.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning from concept through buyout.
• Build conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost plans, and value-analysis options.
• Develop milestone schedules, procurement strategies, bid packages, and long-lead equipment plans.
• Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and scope-alignment meetings.
• Coordinate input from owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, utilities, and commissioning teams.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and support final award recommendations.
• Track design decisions, risk items, allowances, contingencies, and budget movement.
• Support project turnover from preconstruction to the field delivery team.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Construction management

Estimating

Scheduling

MEP systems

Budgeting

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff platforms

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE is a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities. We work as an exclusive partner to leading AEC and technology organizations that are advancing the built environment through innovation, technical rigor, and transformative work.

COMPANY

Our client operates within the fast-moving data center and digital infrastructure sector, where engineering, construction, technology, energy, and operations come together to support always-on environments. Its multidisciplinary teams plan, design, deliver, and operate complex facilities with a strong focus on reliability, safety, scalability, and efficient use of power and cooling. The work calls for close coordination across technical disciplines and offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that supports the continued growth of cloud computing, AI, and connected services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Preconstruction Manager will shape data center projects before work begins in the field. Working across estimating, design coordination, procurement, scheduling, and constructability, this person will turn early concepts into executable delivery plans while protecting cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead preconstruction planning from concept and site selection through design development and buyout
• Build and validate conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost plans, and value-analysis options
• Develop milestone schedules, procurement strategies, bid packages, and long-lead equipment plans
• Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and scope-alignment meetings
• Coordinate input from owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, utilities, and commissioning teams
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and support final award recommendations
• Track design decisions, risk items, allowances, contingencies, and budget movement
• Support project turnover from preconstruction to the field delivery team

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 7+ years of commercial preconstruction, estimating, or project planning experience
• Experience with data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other mission-critical facilities preferred
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction sequencing, procurement, and cost drivers
• Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document-management, and takeoff platforms
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to scope detail

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.