Subregional Preconstruction Manager

Digital Realty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401k match

Disability benefits

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead cost, budgeting, and constructability efforts for North American data center projects. You will coordinate with acquisitions, design, and construction teams to optimize budgets, push for standardization, and drive innovation in preconstruction practices.

The role requires 5–7 years in data center construction, strong leadership, and mastery of MS Office, with the ability to manage multiple projects across a broad portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 7–10 years of progressive management experience in design and construction.
• Experience in data centers or mission critical facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and teamwork within a discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review cost savings opportunities and constructability standards.
• Review project drawings for content, pricing and constructability.
• Lead cost review meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Establish and update budgets for development projects.
• Monitor market trends and maintain GC partner relationships.
• Create budgets and liaise with partners on budget developments.
• Oversee risk management, process optimization, and schedule governance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Excel

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Budgeting

Construction

Data centers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Digital tools

Automation software

Scheduling tools

Workflow optimization tools

Job description

Position Title

Preconstruction Manager

Location

Dallas, Ashburn, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, Charlotte, OR New York

Your Role

This position is responsible for preconstruction support for contemplated development & redevelopment projects across North America. The role serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners.

What You’ll Do

• Review current standards for cost savings opportunities and better constructability. Support evaluating potential standards changes/updates.
• Review individual project drawing deliverables on select projects for technical content, pricing and constructability.
• Participate and lead cost review meetings with internal stakeholders including members of acquisitions, portfolio management, sales, design and construction teams. Help explain how budgets evolve due to internal and external factors.
• Help establish and update budgets for potential development projects across the portfolio. Evaluate cost and constructability implications of incorporating customer driven change requests.
• Follow market trends that impact project budgets. Establish and maintain deep relationships with general contracting partners on the preconstruction side.
• Create in-house budgets as well as liaise with general contractor partners on budget developments.
• Provide assistance with any cost related issues that may arise on projects in flight.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• 5-7 years minimum experience encompassing the construction or preconstruction of Data Centers and Mission Critical facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with discipline personnel, office staff, and clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and establish teamwork and individual leadership within the discipline.
• Ability to successfully and continuously lead a team of internal and external stakeholders to meet and exceed project, discipline, and business unit goals.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction systems.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to be involved in several projects and remain up to date on the various developmental stages.
• Well-developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to track market trends by discipline and geographic location.
• A strong understanding and mastery of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for overseeing risk management, process optimization, and schedule governance across all construction operations. This includes implementing digital solutions to streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and support collaborative planning efforts. The manager works closely with stakeholders to ensure consistent practices and effective communication, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. They are expected to lead process improvement initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and adapt strategies to meet evolving project demands. The role also involves championing new technologies, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, and ensuring that all projects adhere to organizational standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred) – 7-10 years of progressive management experience in design and construction, ideally with data centers or similar environments.
• Experience managing multi-country projects and delivering large developments.
• Proven expertise in construction project management, including digital tools, risk management, automation, and operational optimization.
• Familiarity with schedule governance, collaborative planning, and workflow optimization.
• Experience in continuous process improvement and managing KPIs/metrics.
• Strong understanding of change/gating processes in owner-operator development organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range $170,000 – $195,000. The total compensation package may include salary, cash bonus or commissions, and equity awards. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.