Preconstruction Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC is seeking a meticulous Preconstruction Manager to support future project deployments across its U.S. locations. The role includes pre-construction estimating and cost optimization to ensure efficient project developments.

The ideal candidate will lead the creation of Capital Expenditure Proformas and work with various internal teams to ensure accurate project costing and schedule adherence. Candidates should have at least eight years of relevant experience, preferably in data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Estimating, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Eight years of related experience, preferably in data centers.
• Expert knowledge of technical processes and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation of Capital Expenditure Proformas for site developments.
• Create and review cost estimates and forecasts.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on development costs.

Skills

Construction Management

Budgeting

Data Center Estimating

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

ProCore

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well‑known hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Market Development Department

The Market Development (MD) team is responsible for four key functions within the North American business: market strategy; site selection & acquisition; new site development; and preconstruction. The team drives the business plans and execution of geographic and vertical market expansions, evaluates supply, demand, pricing, network, power, and other factors, and acquires sites that align with those plans. It collaborates with Commercial Management, Sales, Solution Engineering, Design Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Senior Management, and helps ensure optimal revenue realization post‑construction.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our U.S. locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; or Ashburn, VA. Vantage is looking for a meticulous, hands‑on Preconstruction Manager to support future project deployments and participate in regional programmatic initiatives with a focus on pre‑construction estimating, development delivery, scheduling, and cost optimization. The manager will provide professional cost, schedule, risk, and constructability analysis for prospective developments, guiding business‑level decisions on regional capital expenditure across North America. This role provides a unique opportunity to provide immediate feedback on cost drivers ranging from unique site characteristics, construction strategy, building design, to cost savings opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the generation of Capital Expenditure Proformas associated with New Site Developments across Vantage’s portfolio.
• Co‑lead project development strategy, business cases, and forecasting revenue‐ready dates in partnership with New Site Development.
• Create cost studies at all levels of project development, with heavy focus on conceptual planning and pre‑construction phases.
• Partner with New Site Development, Construction, Design Management, Design Engineering, Procurement, Power, and Site Selection/Market Development teams to ensure that project cost is accurately accounted for.
• Maintain and develop company processes and procedures around our internal project development cost database to guide future CapEx development decisions.
• Prepare independent internal take‑offs, cost estimates, and cash flow/commitment ledgers from conceptual ideas and plans to construction document sets.
• Coordinate with internal customers to surface cost and schedule risk associated with prospective projects.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert to internal stakeholders on construction and development cost across North American markets.
• Challenge internal and external data and ensure justification for modifications, inclusions, or exclusions of presented costs to VDC Preconstruction.
• Review complex general contractor and major trade proposals for new projects, assisting local project teams with evaluating cost, scope, and schedule impacts of proposals.
• Ensure all project work scope has been included in the project estimates; verify all scope, durations, and assumptions included in each estimate and support the authorization and release of internal budgets and estimates.
• Work with vertical peers focusing on continuous improvement to our business processes.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare/review/comment on time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
• Review quantity take‑offs as a separate validation of contractor pricing consistent with the project goals.
• Review and implement lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and competitive.
• Understand and handle competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and partners.
• Research new products and installation techniques and develop cost roadmaps to ensure competitive pricing related to sustainability, data center design, and other Vantage initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Estimating, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related functional discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience.
• Experience leading new construction budgeting and pricing efforts for all trade disciplines.
• Data Center or MEP estimating experience is strongly preferred.
• Project‑level green and brown field new construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of all engineering scopes, including electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil.
• Expert knowledge and experience with technical processes, engineering standards, state and federal codes, analyzing data, and generating reports for internal and external review and comment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using cost/estimating software.
• Experience preparing and reviewing contingency evaluation, durations, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Familiarity with ProCore and Power BI.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office software tools, such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word, to manage and report estimate throughput, status, and labor allocation.
• Travel required up to 25% (may increase over time).

Additional Details

Salary Range: $165,000 – $175,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based for Colorado on market data and may vary in other locations).

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies.