Director, Preconstruction

STACK Infrastructure•Denver, CO

About The Position

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Director, Preconstruction to own and manage the core functions of Preconstruction. The Director is responsible for 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 during the preconstruction phase. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, with 10–20% travel to attend events and visit STACK locations as necessary. Applicants 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+ 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

5+ years in data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to be persuasive and clear and blend analytics with experience in decision-making.
Ability to remain composed, juggle multiple priorities, and balance urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
Team-building skills, including developing team members’ strengths and formulating long-term plans for team growth and success.
Curiosity and a drive toward continual improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead a small Preconstruction team of analysts and managers.
Work closely 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-saving opportunities and improve project efficiency.
Maintain budgets and, as designs evolve, develop variance summaries between estimates and communicate the reasons 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 ensure successful project outcomes.
Participate in project meetings and provide input and support to project teams.
Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including general contractors and design partners.
Work collaboratively with the Finance Team on developing financial models.
Lead process improvement initiatives across the department.