Pre-Construction Manager

SUMMARY

Direct Line (DL) is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services for mission critical data centers operators and the world’s largest technology companies. Direct Line is headquartered in Silicon Valley (Fremont, California) with additional locations throughout the US, Asia-Pacific and Europe, has been building data centers for the last 20-years, literally from the founding of this dynamic industry, and is executing a growth and investment strategy that has is actively scaling its business to meet the significant market demand. Please explore this opportunity to join Direct Line in serving this fast-paced tech industry, with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage preconstruction team and the RFP associated RFP process.
• Prepare/Review scope documents for directing proposal, estimating and design efforts.
• Adhere to and support Implementation of department procedures, processes, and directives.
• Drive the transition between the RFP cycle and project implementation, including conducting the project kick-off, department reviews, and management review meetings.
• Craft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts related to construction efforts.
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
• Communicate and present information to all stakeholders related to the contract/statement of work.
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal according to what’s best for the company.
• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.
• Participate in the pre-contract efforts to drive the terms in the contract.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or equivalent.
• A graduate degree in business or MBA would be beneficial.
• Ten years’ experience in construction, operations, or business management.
• Experience with all phases of design from conceptual documents to final drawings and specifications
• Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred: Hyperscale, enterprise
• An excellent communicator with top-notch presentation skills.
• A thorough understanding of the latest process enhancement strategies.
• Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.