Preconstruction Lead – Data Center GMP & Buyout Expert

BOWA Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Performance Based Bonuses

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bowa Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead all estimating, bid packaging, and buyout activities for a 500MW data center project. The role shapes the financial foundation and procurement plan from design through transition to construction.

The candidate develops detailed estimates, runs the subcontractor solicitation, and drives early procurement while collaborating with the Project Executive and PM to close scope gaps and ensure a seamless handoff to construction.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of commercial construction with preconstruction/estimating focus.
• Experience estimating and buying out projects exceeding $200M.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, MEP, and LV scopes and pricing.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and estimating platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the GMP estimate from design documents and site data.
• Structure full bid package plan including scope boundaries and schedules.
• Issue RFPs to prequalified subcontractors across major scopes.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation, leveling, negotiation, and award.
• Identify long-lead items; initiate early procurement before construction start.
• Develop and maintain procurement buyout log against GMP.
• Coordinate with BIM/VDC to ensure pricing-ready LOD.
• Present status updates to the owner during development phase.
• Support value engineering with cost impact analysis.

Skills

Estimating & Preconstruction

Bid package development

Subcontractor procurement

Bluebeam

On Center

Procore

Tools

Bluebeam

On Center

Procore

Job description

Bowa Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead all estimating, bid packaging, and buyout activities for a 500MW data center project. The role shapes the financial foundation and procurement plan from design through transition to construction.

The candidate develops detailed estimates, runs the subcontractor solicitation, and drives early procurement while collaborating with the Project Executive and PM to close scope gaps and ensure a seamless handoff to construction.