Preconstruction Manager, MEP

Serverfarm

Preconstruction Manager overseeing design, preconstruction, and construction activities for data center projects. Lead technical design discussions ensuring project scope and compliance across multiple teams.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead coordination between engineering teams, consultants, contractors, owners, and clients to define project scope, document deviations, and align technical requirements.
Drive alignment of evolving owner and client inputs with design standards, budget targets, cash flow considerations, and early schedule milestones.
Own CDE completion along with BOD generation/deviation management.
Strong participation in Client contract/SLA reviews against the CDE and BOD.
Generate and own initial schedule for the project with other leadership teammates' input and track project deliverables, timelines, and key milestones.
Oversee review of precon/design documents, initial engineering-related analyses, bid packages, and preliminary schedules.
Generate and maintain precon budget until handover to development project management.
Integrate preconstruction management into early design, including conceptual budgeting, cost benchmarking, and risk identification.
Partner with procurement and commercial teams to review OFCI strategies and cost impacts.
Facilitate structured preconstruction and design alignment meetings.
Advise development and leadership teams on technical constraints, site limitations, cost drivers, and schedule risks.
Support QA/QC process to ensure deliverables are ready for execution.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accountability for scope control and budget adherence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in construction management, design, design management, or relevant field
5+ years’ experience with data center and/or mission-critical projects’ design/construction
Experience with electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Serverfarm Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 1999 🏢 Enterprise 📡 Telecommunications ☁️ SaaS 💰 Debt Financing on 2021-10 Enterprise
Telecommunications
SaaS Serverfarm is a global leader in Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS), providing colocation, data center design, and IT infrastructure management solutions. For over 25 years, Serverfarm has maximized operational efficiencies and managed critical IT environments for top enterprises worldwide. With a modern and award-winning portfolio of data centers, they offer flexible and sustainable solutions that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions. Serverfarm's expert team and sophisticated InCommand DMaaS platform provide robust management of data centers, helping enterprises focus on innovation while optimizing their IT infrastructure. Preconstruction Manager, MEP 🔥 2 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $170k - $195k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 👔 Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead coordination between engineering teams, consultants, contractors, owners, and clients to define project scope, document deviations, and align technical requirements.
Drive alignment of evolving owner and client inputs with design standards, budget targets, cash flow considerations, and early schedule milestones.
Own CDE completion along with BOD generation/deviation management.
Strong participation in Client contract/SLA reviews against the CDE and BOD.
Generate and own initial schedule for the project with other leadership teammates' input and track project deliverables, timelines, and key milestones.
Oversee review of precon/design documents, initial engineering-related analyses, bid packages, and preliminary schedules.
Generate and maintain precon budget until handover to development project management.
Integrate preconstruction management into early design, including conceptual budgeting, cost benchmarking, and risk identification.
Partner with procurement and commercial teams to review OFCI strategies and cost impacts.
Facilitate structured preconstruction and design alignment meetings.
Advise development and leadership teams on technical constraints, site limitations, cost drivers, and schedule risks.
Support QA/QC process to ensure deliverables are ready for execution.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accountability for scope control and budget adherence. 🎯 Requirements
7+ years’ experience in construction management, design, design management, or relevant field
5+ years’ experience with data center and/or mission-critical projects’ design/construction
Experience with electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Senior Manager, Contracts - Clinical 🔥 33 minutes ago Nuvalent, Inc. 11 - 50 🧬 Biotechnology 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Manager, Contracts overseeing clinical agreements and operations at Nuvalent, a biopharmaceutical startup. Focused on contract lifecycle management and negotiation with clinical sites. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $155k - $175k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager Information Management Manager 🔥 57 minutes ago Switzerland Global Enterprise 51 - 200 🤝 B2B 🛍️ eCommerce Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Information Management - Manager guiding data governance for nuclear projects and leading specialized teams. Focus on building a cohesive information ecosystem for project success. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $131.7k - $219.3k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 👔 Manager IT Manager 🔥 1 hour ago Adoreal 51 - 200 ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 💄 Beauty 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings IT Manager needed to build and lead Adoreal’s IT function. This role includes overseeing security, compliance, and infrastructure. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager Deal Structuring Manager 🔥 1 hour ago Homeward 201 - 500 🏠 Real Estate 💸 Finance 💳 Fintech Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Deal Structuring Manager shaping deal strategies and navigating complex real estate scenarios. Collaborating with teams to deliver exceptional outcomes and balance revenue growth. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $86.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager Lead BI Manager 🔥 1 hour ago Launch Potato 51 - 200 📱 Media 👥 B2C Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Lead BI Manager delivering actionable business intelligence and insights for revenue growth. Collaborating with global teams to standardize data and document metrics across Launch Potato’s digital properties. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager View More Manager Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementdesign managementproject schedulingbudget managementrisk identificationQA/QC processelectrical engineering systemsdata center designmission-critical projects

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationaccountabilitycollaboration