Director, Preconstruction

Hut 8 • Miami, FL

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Hut 8 is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-driven Director, Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction strategy and execution planning for our growing portfolio of data center developments. This individual will serve as the connective tissue between design, finance, procurement, and construction - ensuring that every project is budgeted, scheduled, and prepared for flawless execution. This is a highly cross-functional leadership role that blends technical expertise, financial acumen, and construction readiness. You will oversee the front-end preparation of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects, ensuring they are commercially sound, logistically feasible, and strategically positioned for seamless transition into construction.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management for data center, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and construction readiness.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience interfacing with finance and sales organizations to align capital planning with technical scope.
• Familiarity with prequalification, subcontractor engagement, and trade coverage strategies.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Deep understanding of construction logistics, procurement lead times, and contractor mobilization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive reporting and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and construction estimating platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction diligence activities for new and existing sites, including constructability reviews, site constraints, and infrastructure alignment.
• Own project budgeting, cost modeling, and schedule development, interfacing closely with Finance, Sales, and Engineering to align scope and economics.
• Identify procurement strategies for major equipment and materials, factoring in supply chain volatility and long-lead item timelines.
• Evaluate construction approaches and sequencing to optimize delivery timelines and minimize risk exposure.
• Conduct subcontractor interviews and prequalification processes to build reliable, scalable labor support at both the local and strategic levels.
• Develop subcontractor engagement strategies to ensure project coverage across trades, geographies, and delivery timelines.
• Translate site-specific planning and due diligence into clear scopes of work, bid packages, and RFP documentation.
• Partner with internal technical, development, and construction teams to prepare sites for transition into formal construction contracting.
• Partner with internal and external engineering and design teams through formal project permitting with local authorities.
• Provide ongoing tracking of budgets, pricing, and schedule assumptions throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Serve as a technical advisor during sales pursuits to validate buildability, cost structure, and potential delivery risks.
• Support leadership with executive reporting on project readiness, procurement status, and preconstruction risk.
• And other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees