Preconstruction Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.The Role:The primary responsibility of the Preconstruction Manager is to intake and steer construction opportunities through the RFP stage of estimating and preconstruction, all the way through a successful buyout and purchasing phase, before turning the project over to Operations. The Pre-Construction Manager will coordinate heavily with Corporate Operational leadership and resources, as well as the Estimating team for the purpose of submitting comprehensive proposals during the project pursuit and pre-construction phases. The successful candidate will be able to identify, coordinate, and communicate proposal development between all internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities:Coordinate all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and EstimatingReview project documentation for quality, content, and constructabilityIdentify all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre-construction effort, and make assignments to the appropriate internal/external stakeholderManage the project pursuit / pre-construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on time and quality deliverable to the clientCoordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as requiredActively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre-construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure successAssure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with managementCoordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design conceptsEnsure preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimatesReview cost models during the pre-construction and bidding periodAssist with contract documentsConsult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activitiesMonitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during designQualifications:Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field desiredMinimum 5 years of experience in ConstructionPreferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Preconstruction, Estimating, and OperationsEstimating and scheduling experience desiredExperience using computer-based estimating systems desiredStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredAdept at problem-solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between partiesRepresent the company in a positive mannerCoordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgetsUnderstand client-specific standardsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Created: 2025-06-14