Senior Preconstruction Director - Data Centre Strategy

Daksta; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Global impact projects

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Daksta is seeking a highly experienced Director of Preconstruction to lead data centre preconstruction initiatives. You will drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment for large-scale projects, collaborating with internal teams, clients and partners to define scope and deliverables.

The role requires extensive preconstruction leadership, strong communication, and expertise in BIM, cost management, and procurement strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in preconstruction management for large-scale data centre or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost management, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction for data centre projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders and partners.
• Develop strategies for preconstruction and manage procurement plans.
• Oversee cost estimation, value engineering, and supplier selection.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes and BIM standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the preconstruction team.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation to ensure feasibility and success.
• Maintain relationships with clients, contractors and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

BIM knowledge

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

BIM

Preconstruction software

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Daksta is seeking a highly experienced Director of Preconstruction to lead data centre preconstruction initiatives. You will drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment for large-scale projects, collaborating with internal teams, clients and partners to define scope and deliverables.

The role requires extensive preconstruction leadership, strong communication, and expertise in BIM, cost management, and procurement strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.