Director, Preconstruction

STACK Infrastructure•Denver, CO

4d•$192,920 - $216,240

About The Position

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Director, Preconstruction to own and manage the core functions of Preconstruction. This leader is responsible for all preconstruction activities, including project budget and schedule development and management, coordination with internal and external project stakeholders, design management and support, and technical construction input in early-stage developments. The role leads a small team of analysts and managers and works with project teams to evaluate data center development projects, develop strategies, manage risks, and support successful project outcomes. The Director creates and maintains conceptual project budgets and schedules from schematic- or feasibility-level documents; performs cost analysis and value engineering; tracks budget changes as designs evolve; and communicates estimate variances to stakeholders. The role also analyzes construction documents for compliance, collaborates with Finance on financial models, builds relationships with general contractors and design partners, and leads departmental process improvement initiatives. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, with 10–20% travel to events and STACK locations as necessary. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and pass comprehensive background screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in construction, business, or a technical discipline, or commensurate work experience.
10 or more years of prior experience in Preconstruction.
Significant experience leading multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must pass comprehensive background screening.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in data centers or other mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead a small Preconstruction team of analysts and managers.
Work with project teams to evaluate and analyze data center development projects during the preconstruction phase.
Create and maintain conceptual project budgets and schedules from schematic- or feasibility-level documents.
Conduct cost analysis and value engineering studies to identify cost savings and improve project efficiency.
Maintain budgets and develop variance summaries as designs evolve, communicating estimate variances and their causes to internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze construction documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Collaborate with project teams to develop project strategies, manage risks, and support successful project outcomes.
Participate in project meetings and provide input and support to project teams.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including general contractors and design partners.
Work collaboratively with the Finance Team to develop financial models.
Lead process improvement initiatives across the department.