Preconstruction Manager

Metric DCX; United States; On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction on large-scale GPU data center projects in the United States. You will spearhead constructability reviews, run site evaluations, and build comprehensive scope packages and RFPs to drive GC bids and subcontractor assessments.

You will own the cost analysis from concept through GMP and prepare handoff packages for Construction Managers during negotiations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead constructability reviews across electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil design with focus on high-density power distribution and interconnections.
• Run site evaluations covering electrical capacity, utilities, civil/structural conditions, and phasing.
• Build construction scope packages and RFPs; 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

Cost analysis

GC management

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

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