Director Preconstruction

About the Role

You will lead preconstruction strategy and execution planning for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will perform constructability reviews, develop budgets and schedules, identify procurement strategies for long-lead items, prepare bid packages and RFPs, prequalify subcontractors, support permitting, and track budget and schedule assumptions through project handover.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management for data center, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and construction readiness
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Experience interfacing with finance and sales to align capital planning with technical scope
• Familiarity with subcontractor prequalification, engagement, and trade coverage strategies
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination abilities
• Deep understanding of construction logistics, procurement lead times, and contractor mobilization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive reporting and technical documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and construction estimating platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction diligence activities including constructability reviews and site constraint analysis
• Own project budgeting, cost modeling, and schedule development
• Identify procurement strategies for major equipment and materials
• Evaluate construction approaches and sequencing to optimize delivery timelines
• Conduct subcontractor interviews and prequalification processes
• Develop subcontractor engagement strategies across trades and geographies
• Translate site planning and due diligence into scopes of work, bid packages, and RFPs
• Prepare sites for transition into formal construction contracting
• Coordinate with engineering and design teams for permitting with local authorities
• Track budgets, pricing, and schedule assumptions throughout preconstruction
• Serve as technical advisor during sales pursuits to validate buildability and risks
• Provide executive reporting on project readiness, procurement status, and preconstruction risk

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off

Skills