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Director of Preconstruction, Data Center Services

RemoteOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 1 month agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • Data Center
  • Preconstruction
  • Estimating
  • Cost Modeling
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Project Readiness
  • Accubid
  • BIM
  • OSHA 30
  • Strategic Leadership

Nice to have

  • Construction Management
  • Business
  • Telecommunications
  • Network Infrastructure
  • Mission-Critical Construction

Role summary

Circet USA is seeking a Director of Preconstruction for its Data Center Services division. This role is responsible for leading all preconstruction activities, including planning, estimating, cost modeling, constructability reviews, and project readiness. The Director will partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Construction teams to ensure projects are accurately scoped, budgeted, and risk-assessed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in data center or mission-critical construction, and 5+ years in preconstruction leadership. Key responsibilities include developing estimates and schedules, driving value engineering, and establishing preconstruction standards. The role also involves building and leading a team of estimators and a BIM lead.

Company Overview

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Digital Health & Wellness Support
  • Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
  • Short-term & Long-term disability
  • Group term & Voluntary life insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Time Off & 401K
  • Company Discount Website

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Circet USA is a premier technology infrastructure design, build, and maintain partner. The Director of Preconstruction leads planning, estimating, cost modeling, constructability reviews, and project readiness activities for data center network infrastructure projects. This role partners with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Construction teams to ensure projects are accurately scoped, budgeted, risk-assessed, and prepared for successful execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

  • Lead preconstruction activities from opportunity through construction handoff.
  • Develop and manage project estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
  • Drive constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.
  • Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to align solutions with cost and schedule objectives.
  • Establish preconstruction standards, processes, and performance metrics.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team inclusive of both estimators and BIM lead.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; relevant experience can be substituted for degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in data center, telecommunications, network infrastructure, or mission-critical construction.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
  • Working knowledge of BIM or similar design software
  • Strong knowledge of Accubid or similar estimating software
  • OSHA 30 (can be acquired post-hire if necessary)
  • Ability to travel - anticipated travel of 25-50% based on need to include project visits and client facing engagements

COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Cost Estimating & Financial Analysis
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Risk Management
  • Executive Communication

SUCCESS MEASURES

  • Estimate accuracy
  • On-time project readiness
  • Cost savings and value engineering results
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Team engagement

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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