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Director, Preconstruction

Rowan
CompanyRowan
CategoryConstruction & Trades
LocationDenver
RemoteRemote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryUSD 180k–210k
Posted19 May 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (ashby)
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Description
At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.   Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.   Role Summary Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Pre-Construction Project Manager to manage all facets of several prospective large-scale data center campuses during preconstruction and serve as the Rowan client facing representative and key point of connection for the Rowan Engineering & Construction Teams to the Development team before a project is handed off. The successful candidate will have the experience, knowledge and leadership skills to manage relationships both internally and externally through the Pre-Construction phase of development, with the ultimate purpose to ensure that the handoff to the construction team includes everything that is needed in order to safely execute on time, with quality and on budget. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of technical engineering and financial strategy. They must be comfortable navigating the "gray areas" of early-stage development while maintaining the rigorous precision required for high-availability data infrastructure. The successful candidate must have an understanding of the greenfield development process and the implications that process will have on construction. Lastly they will have a deep understanding of every part of the building process, from the initial planning and permitting and foundational work through tenant improvements, project completion, commissioning and turnover to the customer and our Facilities Operations group. Travel: Ability to travel up to (40%) for company gatherings or to project sites. Location: Denver, CO (3 day hybrid in-office role) Compensation: $180-$210K (Offers Bonus) Essential Responsibilities - General project management across multiple projects that are still in the development phase within Rowan business model with a strong focus on pricing, early-stage bidding and scope delineation - Lead and own the scoping of the project. Identify, review, manage and approve the inclusions, exclusions, allowances, and contingencies for the general contractors - Develop comprehensive conceptual estimates and detailed "bottom-up" budgets. Manage project contingencies and provide continuous cost-modeling as the design evolves - Lead the selection of General Contractors and trade partners. Negotiate Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, fee structures, and general conditions - Ability to support Rowan Finance team in monthly, quarterly and yearly cash flow reporting and projecting - Develop contingency plans to execute mobilization and early work ahead of schedule - Serve as the primary technical point of contact for executive leadership, investors, and hyperscale clients during the pre-construction phase - Work closely with Rowan development, project executive, PM’s, safety and quality assurance team members and plan/lead project insight meetings to the construction team - Work with Rowan team members as we
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