Director, Preconstruction

Job Description

Job Description

 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hut 8 is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-driven Director, Preconstruction to lead preconstruction execution for one or more active data center developments in our portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Data Center Development, this individual will serve as the connective tissue between design, finance, procurement, and construction — ensuring that every project in their scope is budgeted, scheduled, and prepared for flawless execution.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional leadership role that blends technical expertise, financial acumen, and construction readiness. You will own the front-end preparation of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects within your scope, ensuring they are commercially sound, logistically feasible, and strategically positioned for seamless transition into construction. You are expected to be in the details every week and to be the accountable owner for the projects you run.

Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following:

• Lead all preconstruction diligence activities for the sites in your scope, including constructability reviews, site constraints, and infrastructure alignment — and own the outcome.
• Own project budgeting, cost modeling, and schedule development, interfacing closely with Finance, Sales, and Engineering to align scope and economics.
• Identify procurement strategies for major equipment and materials, factoring in supply chain volatility and long-lead item timelines.
• Evaluate construction approaches and sequencing to optimize delivery timelines and minimize risk exposure.
• Conduct subcontractor interviews and prequalification processes to build reliable, scalable labor support at both the local and strategic levels.
• Develop subcontractor engagement strategies to ensure project coverage across trades, geographies, and delivery timelines.
• Translate site-specific planning and due diligence into clear scopes of work, bid packages, and RFP documentation.
• Partner with internal technical, development, and construction teams to prepare sites for transition into formal construction contracting.
• Partner with internal and external engineering and design teams through formal project permitting with local authorities.
• Provide ongoing tracking of budgets, pricing, and schedule assumptions throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Serve as a technical advisor during sales pursuits to validate buildability, cost structure, and potential delivery risks.
• Report directly to leadership on project readiness, procurement status, and preconstruction risk for the projects you own.
• And other duties as assigned.

 

ABOUT YOU

• 5–10 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management for data center, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure projects, including at least one full project lifecycle led as the accountable owner.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and construction readiness at the project level — with a track record of owning these outcomes, not just contributing to them.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience interfacing with finance and sales organizations to align capital planning with technical scope.
• Familiarity with prequalification, subcontractor engagement, and trade coverage strategies.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Deep understanding of construction logistics, procurement lead times, and contractor mobilization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive reporting and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and construction estimating platforms.

 

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.