Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Data Centers
Director,Preconstruction
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“Director, Preconstruction at Rowan Digital Infrastructure. Skills: Pre-Construction management, Data Center development, Client relationship management, Budget development, Contract negotiation. Manage all facets of prospective large-scale data center campuses during preconstruction. Serve as the Rowan client facing representative”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that the handoff to the construction team includes everything that is needed in order to safely execute on time, with quality and on budget
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up to (40%) for company gatherings or to project sites, 3 day hybrid in-office role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years in construction management or real estate development, at least 5 years specifically focused on Data Center or Mission-Critical projects, Mastery of complex budgeting, Mastery of cost-control software, Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, Proven track record of managing external consultants under tight development timelines, Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices, Proficient in Procore and/or other construction management software, Working knowledge of green building practices, Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Excellent organizational skills, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience managing billion-dollar cash flow documentation, Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment, interest in learning all facets of the development process
Nice to Have
MBA or PMP preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage all facets of prospective large-scale data center campuses during preconstruction
Serve as the Rowan client facing representative
Serve as the key point of connection for the Rowan Engineering & Construction Teams to the Development team
Manage relationships internally and externally through the Pre-Construction phase
Ensure handoff to the construction team includes everything needed to safely execute on time
with quality and on budget
General project management across multiple projects in the development phase
Lead and own the scoping of the project
manage and approve inclusions
and contingencies for general contractors
Develop comprehensive conceptual estimates and detailed 'bottom-up' budgets
Manage project contingencies
Provide continuous cost-modeling as the design evolves
Lead the selection of General Contractors and trade partners
Negotiate Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts
and general conditions
Support Rowan Finance team in monthly
quarterly and yearly cash flow reporting and projecting
Develop contingency plans to execute mobilization and early work ahead of schedule
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for executive leadership
and hyperscale clients during the pre-construction phase
Work closely with Rowan development
safety and quality assurance team members
Plan/lead project insight meetings to the construction team
Work with Rowan team members as construction start approaches to ensure all documentation
and prework needed to successfully execute is available to the construction team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the key point of connection for the Rowan Engineering & Construction Teams to the Development team; Manage relationships internally and externally; Manage multi-disciplinary teams; Work closely with Rowan development, project executive, PM’s, safety and quality assurance team members; Plan/lead project insight meetings to the construction team; Work with Rowan team members as construction start approaches
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; Serve as the primary technical point of contact for executive leadership, investors, and hyperscale clients
Process & Methodology
General project management across multiple projects, Manage project contingencies, Develop contingency plans, Project management
Full Job Description
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process. Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us. Role Summary Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Pre-Construction Project Manager to manage all facets of several prospective large-scale data center campuses during preconstruction and serve as the Rowan client facing representative and key point of connection for the Rowan Engineering & Construction Teams to the Development team before a project is handed off. The successful candidate will have the experience, knowledge and leadership skills to manage relationships both internally and externally through the Pre-Construction phase of development, with the ultimate purpose to ensure that the handoff to the construction team includes everything that is needed in order to safely execute on time, with quality and on budget. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of technical engineering and financial strategy. They must be comfortable navigating the "gray areas" of early-stage development while maintaining the rigorous precision required for high-availability data infrastructure. The successful candidate must have an understanding of the greenfield development process and the implications that process will have on construction. Lastly they will have a deep understanding of every part of the building process, from the initial planning and permitting and foundational work through
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