T5 Data Centers · 1 day ago
PreConstruction Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expT5 Data Centers is focused on providing customized data center solutions and is committed to quality and excellence. The Preconstruction Manager will oversee the initial planning and development phases of construction projects, ensuring successful execution within timelines and budgets through collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the preconstruction process from conception to the commencement of physical construction
Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure the successful execution of projects within specified timelines and budgets
Lead efforts on projects that are approximately $10M+
Work on multiple projects at the same time
Understand unit costs for various project types ($/sf, $/MW, etc.)
Be well versed in all construction phases as needed for a complete ground up new commercial building and associated systems and pricing (MEP, structural, sitework, etc.)
Recognize problems early and provide and implement solutions
Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
Read blueprints and analyze all other applicable documents to prepare estimates
Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets from onscreen takeoffs and provided programming information
Identify and analyze the labor, material, and time requirements
Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure a complete and accurate estimate package
Solicit and analyze different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Prepare detailed cost estimate reports
Conduct project related risk assessments
Recommend value engineering options
Be responsible for high level management of project pursuits and preconstruction efforts
Work collaboratively with the preconstruction team members, at all levels
Lead the team to prepare accurate estimates and proposals
Develop scopes of work for each trade
Review and analyze scopes with subcontractors using a subcontractor bid analysis
Lead subcontractor recommendation/selection process
Prepare final estimates and RFPs for owner presentation
Create and/or update construction CPM schedules
Create and/or update construction logistics and phasing plans
Review construction documents for value engineering
Prepare and price the value engineering items
Maintain master subcontractor / vendor lists by trade in Procore
Assist project managers in negotiation of contracts, change orders, etc
Lead with maintaining and developing historical data for unit pricing
Develop general conditions for review with construction operations team
Prepare subcontractor bid packages and ensure proper coverage from subcontractors
Lead stakeholders through the design and preconstruction phase of assigned projects
Work with operations teams to award subcontractors and vendors in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
Lead client meetings and presentations, for your projects, throughout the preconstruction phase of the project
Have well-round knowledge of the major trades and components of building a construction project
Write RFI's during the pricing phase of the projects
Communicate and develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers on a consistent basis
Assemble deliverables both internally and externally
Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved
On-going training of preconstruction engineers and assistant preconstruction managers
Work and be productive with minimal oversight
Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Other duties as assigned
Occasional travel is a requirement of this position
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience, required
5+ years Commercial Construction experience, required
Microsoft Project (or comparable scheduling software), Bluebeam, Procore and Bluebeam experience, required
Ability to read project documentation, including but not limited to: blueprints, project specifications, CPM schedules, submittals, etc
Ability to perform onscreen takeoffs is required
Ability to lead efforts on projects that are approximately $10M+
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Understanding of unit costs for various project types ($/sf, $/MW, etc.)
Well versed in all construction phases as needed for a complete ground up new commercial building and associated systems and pricing (MEP, structural, sitework, etc.)
Experience with multiple project types and sizes
Ability to recognize problems early and provide and implement solutions
Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
Read blueprints and analyze all other applicable documents to prepare estimates
Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets from onscreen takeoffs and provided programming information
Identify and analyze the labor, material, and time requirements
Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure a complete and accurate estimate package
Solicit and analyze different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Prepare detailed cost estimate reports
Conduct project related risk assessments
Recommend value engineering options
Lead the team to prepare accurate estimates and proposals
Develop scopes of work for each trade
Review and analyze scopes with subcontractors using a subcontractor bid analysis
Lead subcontractor recommendation/selection process
Prepare final estimates and RFPs for owner presentation
Create and/or update construction CPM schedules
Create and/or update construction logistics and phasing plans
Review construction documents for value engineering
Prepare and price the value engineering items
Maintain master subcontractor / vendor lists by trade in Procore
Assist project managers in negotiation of contracts, change orders, etc
Lead with maintaining and developing historical data for unit pricing
Develop general conditions for review with construction operations team
Prepare subcontractor bid packages and ensure proper coverage from subcontractors
Lead stakeholders through the design and preconstruction phase of assigned projects
Work with operations teams to award subcontractors and vendors in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
Lead client meetings and presentations, for your projects, throughout the preconstruction phase of the project
Have well-round knowledge of the major trades and components of building a construction project
Write RFI's during the pricing phase of the projects
Communicate and develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers on a consistent basis
Assemble deliverables both internally and externally
Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved
On-going training of preconstruction engineers and assistant preconstruction managers
Work and be productive with minimal oversight
Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Occasional travel is a requirement of this position
Preferred
Bachelors degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, engineering technology, or business, preferred
1+ years Data Center experience, preferred
Benefits
Per Diem if traveling
Bonus eligible
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match
PTO and Paid Holidays
Company
T5 Data Centers
T5 Data Centers owns and operates enterprise and wholesale data centers across North America.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$183M2016-01-04Debt Financing· $70M
2013-05-14Debt Financing· $113M
Leadership Team
Frank Lyles
Chief Business Officer
Recent News
2025-09-30
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