Manager, Preconstruction

Preconstruction Manager

Stack Infrastructure (Stack) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world's most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.

Stack offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on Stack.

Stack is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to manage the core functions of Preconstruction on our projects. The Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for project budget and schedule development and management, coordination with internal and external project stakeholders, design management and support, and technical construction input in early-stage developments. The ideal candidate has experience in conceptual estimating and scheduling and is passionate about working with a team to develop solutions and strategies. Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with project teams to evaluate and analyze data center development projects during the preconstruction phase.
• Create and maintain conceptual project budgets and schedules from schematic or feasibility level documents.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering studies to identify cost savings opportunities and improve project efficiency.
• Maintain budgets and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and communicate the reasons to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze construction documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop project strategies, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Participate in project meetings and provide input and support to project teams.
• Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including general contractors and design partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Team on developing financial models

The details:

• Location: Denver
• Travel: 10-20%
• Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time off, Paid Leave Programs
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background check and drug screening

Must-have qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of preconstruction experience
• Preferred 5+ years in data centers or other mission critical facilities
• Significant experience leading multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office product suite, Bluebeam, and industry standard estimating and scheduling softwares.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, and communications skills.
• Ability to execute, process, and prioritize tasks independently and collaboratively as needed to meet project goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal staff, and external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Compensation range:

This might be right for you if:

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

Why Stack?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
• We're growing this is a great time to join and make an impact!

Stack is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.