Hybrid Preconstruction Manager

at Digital Realty

• Job title: Preconstruction Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Singapore

About the role

• Preconstruction Manager overseeing planning, tendering, analysis, costing, and compliance for construction projects at Digital Realty. Leading team collaboration and ensuring timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the planning and preparation phase of construction projects.
• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all pre-construction activities, including tendering, project analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure safety in design processes are implemented with consultants and wider supply chain partners and operations team
• Conduct thorough analysis of project requirements, including architectural plans, engineering specifications, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify potential challenges, risks, and opportunities during the pre-construction phase.
• Evaluate feasibility and constructability of proposed designs, providing input to optimize construction processes.
• Develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for materials, resource, equipment, and other resources required for the project.
• Create and manage project schedules, ensuring all activities are properly sequenced and identify critical path activities and potential schedule risks, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with consultants' regulatory authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals for the construction project.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and other relevant legal requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between the pre-construction team and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience working construction project management, preferably in data centres.
• Strong background in Project Management methodologies
• Experience in managing a multi country project structure
• Experience in 3+
• Experience in Continuous Process Improvement and defining and managing associated metrics and KPIs
• Experience in data centres or a similar mission critical environment is considered a significant advantage though not essential this will be a key consideration should multiple candidates be assessed for suitability.
• Good understanding of the role of Pre-Construction
• Reasonable understanding of Contract Models
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Proven experience in pre-construction or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and best practices.
• Proficient in project management software and tools for scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Remote work options