Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Construction

Gilder Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading general contractor in Chicago is seeking a Data Center Preconstruction Manager to oversee preconstruction processes, ensuring project goals are met concerning budget, schedule, and quality. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in cost estimation for large facilities, a background in electrical or mechanical systems, and strong customer service skills. This role promises opportunities for career growth with competitive salaries and a rich benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience performing cost estimates for major projects.
• Heavy construction projects experience preferred.
• Electrical/Mechanical Systems background.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver project goals, including budget, schedule, and quality.
• Prepare price and cost proposals to determine equipment requirements.
• Develop cost estimates from engineering drawings.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Multi-tasking in fast-paced environment

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction

Tools

Construction estimation software (Timberline, CMIC)

Job description

Data Center Preconstruction Manager – Chicago, IL

This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom‑fit to the requirements of their clients’ mission‑critical facilities. They build mission‑critical facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Companies. The role is career‑growth oriented, working on leading‑edge technology and innovation with competitive salaries and benefits.

The Preconstruction Manager is a key leader in the preconstruction process, responsible for managing and delivering project goals, including budget, schedule, and quality. This role collaborates with project stakeholders to develop and implement project plans, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Price and Cost Proposals / Specifications, drawings or customer requests to determine equipment requirements.
• Prepare and review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope.
• Prepare price work‑up sheets to accurately determine costs and profits.
• Review labor rates to ensure accordance to the contract specifications and check labor productivity to ensure hours allotted are appropriate to minimize working restrictions, overtime, etc.
• Prepare and review material pricing and validate against other pricing references; acquire material quotes when possible.
• Prepare and review pre‑purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references.
• Review contractor mark‑ups to ensure that the correct mark‑ups are being used and that any mark‑up caps are not exceeded.
• Assist with the preparation of Sales Pro.
• Assist in sales strategy for proposals.
• Interface with Project Managers regarding project requirements.
• Participate in the negotiation meeting with subcontractors.
• Develop cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers.
• Prepare and review material take‑offs from contract documents and drawings.
• Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction services for large buildings/facilities a must.
• Electrical / Mechanical Systems background.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Capable of multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment.
• MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction.
• 5–10 years of experience performing cost estimates, reviewing contractor’s price and cost proposals for major engineering and construction projects.
• Heavy construction projects experience preferred.
• Experience with construction estimation software (Timberline, CMIC, etc.).
• Previous experience in the military / military veterans in all branches with electrical / mechanical experience is a huge plus.

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or forward your resume directly to [e-mail]. After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973‑895‑5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other critical facility openings at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/.

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan. EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V. Pkaza LLC is a third‑party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.