DataBank

Preconstruction Manager (Remote)

DataBank • $110K — $130K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project controls, ideally in data centers or mission-critical environments.
  • Proven ability to create conceptual and budgetary pricing and schedule models for projects in early stages.
  • Experience managing formal RFP processes, involving bid evaluation and contractor assessments.
  • Skill in working with incomplete designs and translating intent into accurate cost and schedule estimations.
  • Working knowledge of project management software like Procore and strong Excel skills for financial modeling.
  • Effective communication with both corporate executives and construction teams regarding feasibility and risks.
  • A growth mindset, eager to develop and improve processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead front-end planning and preconstruction to develop cost, schedule, and commercial inputs, closely coordinating with project management and functional teams.
  • Coordinate with Corporate Development for cost and schedule feasibility in early-stage decisions.
  • Work with Central Engineering to align design standards with cost assumptions for upcoming projects.
  • Build and maintain adaptable schedule models for quick application to new opportunities.
  • Develop budgetary models and pricing benchmarks informed by historical data for decision-making.
  • Oversee the RFP process, including scope definition, bid development, contractor engagement, and award recommendations.
  • Ensure a structured handoff of projects post-award, providing clear documentation and assumptions for successful execution.

Benefits

  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Packages
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
Preconstruction Manager is a new, dedicated role created to build out DataBank's front-end project development capability ahead of formal design and construction award. This role reports to the Senior Director, Construction Operations and works in close partnership with Project Managers, Central Engineering, Corporate Development, Project Controls, and Procurement. The Preconstruction Manager serves as the subject matter expert and primary owner of front-end project planning, cost development, schedule development, constructability, and commercial evaluation through preconstruction. As projects progress toward execution, the Preconstruction Manager partners closely with the assigned Project Manager to establish a well-defined project baseline and transition the project into active construction. The Project Manager remains accountable for overall project delivery, with Procurement retaining ownership of procurement strategy and execution and Project Controls supporting project financial controls and reporting.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead for front-end planning and preconstruction owning development of project cost, schedule, constructability, assumptions, and commercial inputs while coordinating closely with the Project Manager and functional pillars responsible for procurement, project controls, engineering, and commissioning.
  • Partner with Corporate Development to provide early-stage cost and schedule feasibility input that supports capitalization decisions, acquisitions, and site selection.
  • Work with Central Engineering to translate design standards and Design Change Log decisions into schedule and cost assumptions for future projects, before those decisions are finalized.
  • Build and maintain parametric and scenario-based schedule models (e.g., toggled duration curves by MW size, site condition, and delivery strategy) that can be applied quickly to new opportunities without starting from scratch.
  • Develop and maintain budgetary and conceptual pricing models, including per-MW cost benchmarks, cash flow curve modeling, and escalation assumptions, informed by DataBank's historical actuals.
  • Lead or support the RFP process for future projects: scope definition, bid package development, GC and subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and award recommendation.
  • Coordinate directly with GC and design partners during the RFP window to validate pricing assumptions, schedule durations, and scope completeness before contract award.
  • Hand off awarded projects with a documented set of assumptions, budgets, and schedule baselines so execution starts from a solid foundation.
  • Maintain a preconstruction knowledge base (benchmark costs, schedule durations, lessons learned from past RFPs) that improves the speed and accuracy of future estimates.
  • Lead alignment across multiple concurrent preconstruction projects, comparing cost, schedule, and risk between them and aligning implementation and constructability approaches across internal stakeholder teams.
  • Own recurring status, risk, budget, and schedule reporting for projects in preconstruction and planning, including key performance indicators presented to leadership.
  • Support build strategy for new programs, including site diligence review, supply chain analysis, vendor selection, and development of procurement and contracting roadmap with appropriate teams.
  • Lead the development of new processes and tools to support business initiatives, and operationalize improvements to existing preconstruction workflows.
  • Maintain industry relationships and build a qualified bench of GC, design, and engineering partners for future project pursuits.
  • Assess the cost and schedule implications of change requests from a preconstruction and commercial standpoint, and feed lessons learned back into future design standards and agreements.
  • Partner with the Contracts team to confirm GC and design partners are delivering under the correct agreements and commercial terms.
  • Lead and influence stakeholders on high-impact initiatives across delivery, design/engineering, and construction teams to de-risk project delivery, including labor availability, productivity, and competition for talent.
  • Manage a high volume of daily cross-functional interaction with both internal teams and external partners.
  • Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams on cost, schedule, and commercial accountability topics.
  • Represent preconstruction status and pipeline readiness in recurring leadership and Corporate Development updates.
  • Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project controls within commercial construction; data center or mission-critical experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience building conceptual/budgetary pricing and schedule models for projects that have not yet reached design completion.
  • Experience running or substantially supporting a formal RFP process, including bid leveling and GC/subcontractor evaluation.
  • Comfort working with incomplete or evolving scope and translating early design intent into defensible cost and schedule ranges.
  • Working knowledge of Procore (or comparable project management platform) and strong Excel/financial modeling skills.
  • Ability to communicate directly with Corporate Development and executive audiences on feasibility and risk, not just with construction teams.
  • Growth mindset


Benefits
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Packages
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability?Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

About DataBank

DataBank is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services. The company was founded in 2005 and has since grown to become one of the largest privately held data center providers in the US, with facilities in Dallas, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. DataBank's services include colocation, cloud hosting, managed services, and network connectivity, and the company serves a wide range of customers, including Fortune 500 companies, healthcare providers, and government agencies. DataBank is known for its high-quality facilities and customer service, and has received numerous awards for its performance and innovation.
Learn more about DataBank
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$200 million
* Ladders Estimates

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