Data Center Preconstruction Manager, MEP

Serverfarm

. Lead coordination between engineering teams, consultants, contractors, owners, and clients from land due diligence through initial/finalized design .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction management and design integration for data center and mission-critical projects, with a strong focus on budget management, project scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction ManagementData Center DesignElectrical Engineering SystemsProject SchedulingBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DefinitionDeviation ManagementCost BenchmarkingValue EngineeringRisk IdentificationQA/QC SupportEngineering AnalysisBid Package PreparationPreconstruction BudgetingTimeline Tracking

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CoordinationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical ProjectsCDE CompletionBOD GenerationOFCI StrategiesSite LimitationsCost DriversSchedule RisksPreconstruction ManagementDesign StandardsContract/SLA Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead coordination between engineering teams, consultants, contractors, owners, and clients from land due diligence through initial/finalized design
Define project scope, document deviations, and align technical requirements
Align owner and client inputs with design standards, budget targets, cash flow considerations, and early schedule milestones
Own CDE completion, BOD generation, and deviation management
Participate in client contract/SLA reviews against the CDE and BOD
Generate and own initial project schedules; track deliverables, timelines, and milestones
Oversee preconstruction/design documents, engineering analyses, bid packages, and preliminary schedules
Generate and maintain preconstruction budgets until handover to development project management
Integrate preconstruction management into early design, including conceptual budgeting, cost benchmarking, value engineering, scope validation, and early risk identification
Partner with procurement and commercial teams on OFCI strategies, long-lead equipment tracking/planning, and preliminary cost impacts
Facilitate preconstruction and design alignment meetings
Advise development and leadership teams on technical constraints, site limitations, cost drivers, and schedule risks
Support QA/QC through site observation visits and validation of engineering intent
Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams while maintaining scope, documentation, budget, and milestone accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in construction management, design, design management, or relevant field
5+ years’ experience with data center and/or mission-critical projects’ design/construction
Experience with electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, engineering, or similar
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k)
Full medical coverage
Full dental coverage
Full vision coverage
Compensation tied to achieving company-aligned values and objectives
Up to 25% travel opportunity