Subregional Preconstruction Manager

Digital Realty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead cost review, budgeting, and constructability across North America. You will coordinate with acquisitions, portfolio management, design and construction teams, and external partners to optimize budgets and schedule governance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 5–7 years in data centers or mission-critical facilities, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 5-10 years in design/construction, preferably data centers or mission critical.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of codes, project governance, and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management, process optimization, and schedule governance across construction operations.
• Lead digital initiatives to improve workflows, reporting, and collaboration.
• Manage multiple initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to meet goals.
• Champion new technologies and ensure adherence to standards and timelines.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multi-project coordination

Stakeholder management

Change/gating processes understanding

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel / Microsoft Office

Project management software

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.