SNIPEBRIDGE

Strategic talent advisory and acquisition

Pre-construction Manager - Data Center

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is required.
At least 7 years of commercial preconstruction, estimating, or project planning experience is required.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, construction sequencing, procurement, and cost drivers is required.
Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document-management, and takeoff platforms is required.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.
Experience with data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other mission-critical facilities is preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders is required.
Strong judgment, organization, and attention to scope detail are required.

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction planning from concept and site selection through design development and buyout.
Build and validate conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost plans, and value-analysis options.
Develop milestone schedules, procurement strategies, bid packages, and long-lead equipment plans.
Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and scope-alignment meetings.
Coordinate input from owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, utilities, and commissioning teams.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and support final award recommendations.
Track design decisions, risk items, allowances, contingencies, and budget movement.
Support project turnover from preconstruction to the field delivery team.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other mission-critical facilities.

Pre-construction Manager | Data Center - 1S6J013

SNIPEBRIDGE · Dallas, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-18

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction

Description

SNIPEBRIDGE is a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities. We work as an exclusive partner to leading AEC and technology organizations that are advancing the built environment through innovation, technical rigor, and transformative work.

COMPANY

Our client operates within the fast-moving data center and digital infrastructure sector, where engineering, construction, technology, energy, and operations come together to support always-on environments. Its multidisciplinary teams plan, design, deliver, and operate complex facilities with a strong focus on reliability, safety, scalability, and efficient use of power and cooling. The work calls for close coordination across technical disciplines and offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that supports the continued growth of cloud computing, AI, and connected services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Preconstruction Manager will shape data center projects before work begins in the field. Working across estimating, design coordination, procurement, scheduling, and constructability, this person will turn early concepts into executable delivery plans while protecting cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead preconstruction planning from concept and site selection through design development and buyout
Build and validate conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost plans, and value-analysis options
Develop milestone schedules, procurement strategies, bid packages, and long-lead equipment plans
Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and scope-alignment meetings
Coordinate input from owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, utilities, and commissioning teams
Evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and support final award recommendations
Track design decisions, risk items, allowances, contingencies, and budget movement
Support project turnover from preconstruction to the field delivery team

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
7+ years of commercial preconstruction, estimating, or project planning experience
Experience with data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other mission-critical facilities preferred
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction sequencing, procurement, and cost drivers
Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document-management, and takeoff platforms
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Strong judgment, organization, and attention to scope detail

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.

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About the Company

SNIPEBRIDGE

Strategic talent advisory and acquisition

Snipebridge provides strategic talent solutions for high-growth companies, focusing on Talent Advisory, Talent Attraction, and Talent Acquisition. Its approach combines a holistic ‘attract-engage-acquire’ methodology with an individualized hiring strategy and execution program to fill roles faster, hire higher-quality candidates, and reduce cost per hire. The product works by aligning a tailored hiring plan with process excellence, accelerators, and automation to streamline sourcing, engagement, and onboarding, delivering faster impact on revenue, lower employee attrition, and improved margins. What sets Snipebridge apart is its end-to-end focus on strategy plus execution for scaling organizations, prioritizing speed, candidate quality, cost efficiency, and exceptional customer success. The company’s goal is to help high-growth businesses scale quickly by delivering the right talent efficiently, reducing hiring waste, and supporting long-term organizational success.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Plano, TX
Founded: 2016

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