Vice President of Preconstruction in Atlanta, Georgia at T5 Data Centers
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Job Description
At EverOn, we’re defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people
and empowers them to do their best work. We focus exclusively on data center construction, giving our team the deep industry expertise and specialized knowledge needed to deliver customized solutions for complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and execution. Join us and experience the impact of working with a high-performing, collaborative team.
Vision
Build with unparalleled excellence enabling the transformation of the world.
Mission
Be the exceptional builder in the mission-critical industry by empowering our people and customers through their experiences in the data center space, building with unparalleled excellence to enable the transformation of the world.
Core Values
Integrity
Collaboration
Accountability
People
Excellence
Fortitude
The Vice President, Preconstructionis responsible forthe end-to-end preconstruction phase of EverOn’s data centerconstruction portfolio across the U.S., encompassing conceptual and detailed estimating, budgeting, design-phase constructability review, procurement strategy, and preconstruction scheduling.
This role provides leadership across all phases of project pursuit and planning, from feasibility and conceptual design through GMP/final budget and successful handoff to the construction operations team, ensuring projects are set up to be delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The VP will drive estimating accuracy, standardization, and continuous improvement, while building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams across estimating, procurement, scheduling, and design coordination functions.
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for preconstruction and technical planning aligned with company growthobjectives, partnering with executive leadership to integrate estimating, procurement, scheduling, and design coordination into a unified preconstruction model.
Oversee all preconstruction activities across ground-up, brownfield, retrofit, and fit-out datacenterprojects, ensuring conceptual estimates, budgets, and schedules areaccurate, competitive, and aligned with client and contractual expectations.
Provide oversight of estimating quality and budget development at each design milestone, proactivelyidentifyingcost and schedule risks and implementing mitigation strategies before projects transition to construction.
Lead the development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP-level estimates, ensuring consistentmethodology,accuratequantity take-offs, and defensible pricing across the portfolio.
Establish and enforce robust constructability review and value engineering processes, partnering with design teams tooptimizecost, schedule, and operational performance without compromising quality.
Own preconstruction scheduling, ensuring design, permitting, procurement, and bid milestones are integrated into an overall project timeline that supports on-time construction starts.
CoordinatewithBIMand digital estimating tools to enhance take-off accuracy, collaboration, and transparency across preconstruction teams.
Build, lead, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams across estimating, procurement, scheduling,establishingclear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Partner with HR to recruit,retain, and develop top-tier preconstruction talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.
Ownpreconstructionbudgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring strong cost control,accuratereporting, and alignment with businessobjectives.
Review estimates and proposals prior to client submission, approvescopeand budget assumptions, and ensure financial discipline across all pursuits tooptimizewin rate and profitability.
Lead contract negotiation and commercial strategy during the preconstruction phase, securing favorable terms with subcontractors, vendors, and partners ahead of buyout.
Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, building codes, and industry standards throughout the preconstruction process, while supporting robust safety planning for construction phase execution.
Develop and oversee risk management strategies across preconstruction functions, ensuringappropriate contingencyplanning, mitigation measures, and insurance coverage areestablishedprior to construction start.
- Build andmaintainstrong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and key stakeholders, acting as an executive point of contact during pursuit and preconstruction for major projects and strategic partnerships.
- Identifyand implement innovative technologies, methodologies, and best practices to enhance estimating accuracy, improve efficiency, and reduce preconstruction cycle time.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure estimating accuracy, bid win rate, and preconstruction schedule performance, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
- Lead initiatives to standardize processes, streamline workflows, and enhance the handoff of budget, scope, and schedule information from preconstruction to construction operations.
Strategic Leadership
Develop annual preconstruction business plans.
Establish growth and win-rateobjectives.
Define estimating and procurementstrategy.
Support market expansion.
P&L Ownership
Own preconstruction financial performance.
Review monthly estimating andpursuitresults.
Approve staffing plans.
Manage overhead and operational costs.
Organizational Development
Build estimating and procurement leadership teams.
Drive succession planning.
Develop future Directors and VPs.
Establish accountability systems.
Executive Client Management
Maintain executive relationships with hyperscale clients.
Lead major pursuit and contract negotiations.
Resolve executive-level disputes.
Participate in strategic account planning.
Operational Excellence & Governance
Establish company estimating standards.
Review pursuit and budget performance monthly.
Lead risk reviews.
Ensure consistency across all projects.
Technical Leadership
Conceptual & Detailed Estimating
Design-Phase Cost Management
Value Engineering
Constructability Review
Procurement & Long Lead Equipment Strategy
Preconstruction Scheduling
BIM / Digital Take-off Tools
- GMP & Contract Development
- Subcontractor Buyout
- Bid Strategy
- P&L Management
- Revenue Forecasting
- Organizational Design
- Workforce Planning
- Business Development
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Negotiation