Preconstruction Manager

Digital Realty • Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

This position is responsible for preconstruction support for contemplated development projects across North America. This position will act as a liaison both internally and externally for preconstruction services by interacting with Project Managers, Procurement team representatives, clientele, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
• 10-15 years minimum experience encompassing the construction or preconstruction of Data Centers and Mission Critical facilities is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with discipline personnel, office staff, and clientele
• Demonstrated ability to promote and establish teamwork and individual leadership within the discipline
• Ability to successfully and continuously lead a team of internal and external stakeholders to meet and exceed project, discipline, and business unit goals
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction systems
• Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to become involved in several projects and remain up to date on the various developmental stages
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Review current standards for cost savings opportunities and better constructability. Support evaluating potential standards changes/updates.
• Review individual project drawing deliverables on select projects for technical content, pricing and constructability.
• Participate and lead cost review meetings with internal stakeholders including members of our portfolio management, design and construction teams.
• Help establish and update budgets for potential development projects across the portfolio. Evaluate cost and constructability implications of incorporating customer driven change requests.
• Follow market trends that impact project budgets. Establish and maintain deep relationships with general contracting partners on the preconstruction side.
• Create in house budgets as well as liaise with general contractor partners on budget developments.
• Provide oversight and assistance with any cost related issues that may arise on projects in flight.
• Present budgets for potential developments to internal stakeholders and external partners such as investors. Help explain to various stakeholders how budgets evolve due to internal and external factors.
• Develop and grow the preconstruction department as determined by evolving business goals and internal expertise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees