Job Description
***High-Growth Data Center Pioneer w/ Innovative Unique Breakthrough Offering***
Remarkable Culture: Servant-Leadership, Humility, Innovation, Expertise, Work-Life Balance
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client is transforming the national retail colocation and data center marketplace. They specialize in supporting the deployments of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and private and hybrid cloud infrastructure and are growing rapidly by providing the most footprint-efficient and cost-effective solutions. With unrivaled power densities of 35-500 kW per cabinet, modern liquid cooling systems, and a management team with decades of IT infrastructure management experience, they are growing fast and disrupting the industry.
Join this emerging company and play a critical role as it scales nationally. You can be a game-changer in this innovative organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our client, a well-funded data center developer with recent significant capital infusion, is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their growing construction organization. This role will be instrumental in managing the preconstruction phase of multiple data center projects nationwide.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a rapidly expanding organization at the forefront of data center development. With funding secured for the first six sites and additional locations in the pipeline, this position offers tremendous growth potential for the right candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead preconstruction efforts from post-LOI and due diligence phase through building permit acquisition and GC contract execution
- Prepare comprehensive bids, RFPs, and RFQs for contractors and consultants
- Develop and implement contract strategies and language for general contractors and engineers
- Oversee design development and project scheduling
- Collaborate with construction accounting team on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Manage two projects simultaneously in different phases
- Oversee external consultants and vendors
- Facilitate smooth handoff to Construction Project Managers
QUALIFICATION
- 8-12 years of relevant construction preconstruction experience (10+ years preferred)
- Strong background in industrial, technical, or MEP-intensive construction environments
- Experience in one or more of the following fields is highly transferable:
- Data center construction (preferred but not required)
- Projects with significant MEP, factory line work, or high voltage components
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We're seeking a confident, self-driven professional who can work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings experience from projects where MEP costs outweigh shell construction, providing valuable perspective for data center development.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Preferred: Silicon Valley-based
Open to: National search for the right candidate
Key consideration: Proximity to major airports (especially DFW, O'Hare, or other central hubs)
Travel: Approximately 25% to project sites nationwide, including Nevada, Texas, Chicago, Northern Virginia, New York, Atlanta, Phoenix, Seattle, and Silicon Valley
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary + Bonus: Top Industry Percentile
Medical, Dental, Vision: 100% employer-paid for employee & dependents
Unlimited PTO
401(k) program in development
This search is being conducted by Valor Front on behalf of our client. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.