Pre-Construction Associate
About The Position
The Preconstruction Lead will play a critical role in scaling Hut 8’s infrastructure by managing the pipeline of new data center projects, land development opportunities, and infrastructure expansion initiatives within the EPC team. This role ensures technical and financial feasibility across major projects, covering power, fiber, and real estate considerations. Responsibilities include conducting evaluating prospective new sites for acquisition, managing the critical due diligence processes, setting and managing project milestones, communicating with property landowners, and assessing infrastructure needs. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with knowledge in data center development, real estate transactions, environmental assessments, and utility infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or Real Estate Development.
- 1-4 years of experience in real estate, infrastructure planning, or project management (experience in data center development is highly preferred).
- Strong understanding of land acquisitions and permitting processes.
- Strong understanding of substation and switchyard design and build out.
- Experience managing due diligence for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Ability to analyze and interpret ALTA surveys, geotechnical reports, and environmental assessments.
- Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented mindset, and ability to execute projects efficiently.
- Willingness to travel to project sites across North America.
- Must pass a motor vehicle check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in data center development is highly preferred.
- Experience working with utility-scale power and fiber networks is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage EPC’s project pipeline, ensuring no critical tasks fall through the cracks.
- Oversee the completion of feasibility assessments for new data center sites, including power generation, fiber access, land suitability, and regulatory considerations.
- Oversee due diligence processes, including Phase I & II ESAs, Geotechnical Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Wetlands Delineation, and Hydrology Studies. Work closely with partnered contractors for these efforts and manage those relationships.
- Develop reports on project feasibility, outlining key risks, opportunities, and required approvals for the executive team.
- Work cross-functionally across various teams and stakeholders and be the ultimate source of truth for project progress.
- Support real estate and infrastructure acquisitions, working with legal and engineering teams to vet land for expansion.
- Coordinate with EPC leadership to define and implement a structured approach for tracking major project milestones.
- Build and maintain a stakeholder database to build strong partnerships and optimize EPC operations.
- Travel as needed to assess project sites and oversee real estate, infrastructure, and facility expansion progress.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
