Preconstruction Manager

Metric DCX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction for large-scale GPU data center projects. You will review design for constructability, assess electrical/thermal systems, and coordinate interconnections, utilities, and phasing.

In this role, you will build scope packages, manage GC bids and subcontractor evaluations, and own cost analysis from concept to GMP. Willingness to travel 20–30% across regions is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading pre-construction on large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong site due diligence, scope development, GC management, and cost analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% and build project teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead constructability reviews across electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil design.
• Run site evaluations covering electrical capacity, utilities, civil/structural conditions, and phasing.
• Build construction scope packages and RFPs, and manage GC bid reviews and subcontractor evaluations.
• Own construction cost analysis from concept through GMP.
• Build handoff packages for Construction Managers and support contract negotiations.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Data center experience

Site due diligence

Scope development

GC management

Cost analysis

Travel willingness

Hyperscale data centers

Job description

I'm working with a fast-scaling company building the infrastructure behind next-generation AI compute - acquiring power, designing, and operating data centers at hyperscale speed. They're hiring a Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction on large-scale GPU data center projects.

What you'll do:

• Lead constructability reviews across electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil design, with a focus on high-density power distribution (100+ kW/rack), liquid cooling, and utility interconnections


• Run site evaluations covering electrical capacity, utilities, civil/structural conditions, and phasing


• Build construction scope packages and RFPs, and manage GC bid reviews and subcontractor evaluations


• Own construction cost analysis from concept through GMP


• Build handoff packages for Construction Managers and support contract negotiations

What they're looking for:

• Proven experience leading pre-construction on large-scale data center or mission-critical industrial projects


• Strong site due diligence, scope development, GC management, and cost analysis skills


• Willingness to travel 20-30% and build project teams across regions


• Bonus: hyperscale data center background, high-density power systems experience, modular/prefabricated delivery exposure

Locations: Austin, TX / New York, NY / San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA

Compensation: $185K-$240K + equity + benefits