Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Projects

STACK Infrastructure; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K program

Flexible spending accounts

Cell phone subsidy

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead core functions of preconstruction on data center projects. You will develop budgets, schedules, and cost analyses, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and supporting design management in early-stage developments.

The role emphasizes conceptual estimating, scheduling, and driving efficiencies through value engineering and risk management, with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of preconstruction experience.
• Preferred 5+ years in data centers or other mission critical facilities.
• Significant experience leading multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and industry standard estimating and scheduling software.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, and communications skills.
• Ability to execute, process, and prioritize tasks independently and collaboratively as needed to meet project goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal staff, and external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze data center development projects during preconstruction.
• Create and maintain conceptual budgets and schedules from schematic or feasibility documents.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to identify savings and improve efficiency.
• Maintain budgets and develop variance summaries as design evolves.
• Analyze construction documents for project requirements compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, manage risks, and drive outcomes.
• Participate in project meetings and support teams.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including general contractors and design partners.
• Work with Finance to develop financial models.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead core functions of preconstruction on data center projects. You will develop budgets, schedules, and cost analyses, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and supporting design management in early-stage developments.

The role emphasizes conceptual estimating, scheduling, and driving efficiencies through value engineering and risk management, with strong collaboration across teams.