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PreConstruction Manager

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!


The worlds biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we're proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that's dedicated to serving our customers.

Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans

Battle-Tested Leadership Experience

100% Data Center Focused

Owner-Operator Mindset





As a Preconstruction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the initial planning and development phases of construction projects. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the preconstruction process from conception to the commencement of physical construction. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure the successful execution of projects within specified timelines and budgets.
  • 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.
  • In this role you will be responsible for high level management of project pursuits and preconstruction efforts.
  • You will 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. 

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience, required.
  • Bachelors degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, engineering technology, or business, preferred.
  • 5+ years Commercial Construction experience, required.
  • 1+ years Data Center experience, preferred.
  • 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.

Working Conditions:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs.
  • Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, handle, feel, and type with both hands and arms. 
  • Ability to smell, talk and hear.
  • Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color.
  • Ability to lift equipment in small spaces without mechanical assistance, weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work inside and outside.
  • Ability to travel occasionally as needed (up to 10 days out of the work month).

Additional Information:
BENEFITS
  • Per Diem if traveling
  • Bonus eligible 
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


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T5 Data Centers (T5) is the premier lifecycle data center partner headquartered in Atlanta, GA. T5 provides comprehensive data center services, ranging from development and mission-critical construction to leasing, outsourced facility management a...

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