Subregional Preconstruction Manager

Digital Realty•Dallas, TX

6d•$170,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for preconstruction support for contemplated development & redevelopment 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, Sales Engineers, Clientele, Consultants, Contractors, and Vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
5-7 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.
Demonstrated ability to track market trends by discipline and geographic location.
A strong understanding and mastery of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

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 acquisitions, portfolio management, sales, design and construction teams. Help explain to various stakeholders how budgets evolve due to internal and external factors.
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 assistance with any cost related issues that may arise on projects in flight.