Preconstruction and Delivery Strategy Manager

About Edged Data Centers

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems. 

Overview

The Preconstruction and Delivery Strategy Manager is responsible for leading cost, schedule, and execution planning across multiple data center developments from early concept through construction mobilization. This role supports project readiness by aligning scope, budget, procurement strategy, and delivery risks to enable informed investment and execution decisions.

Working closely with Development, Design, Construction, Procurement, and Finance teams, the role also maintains regional construction metrics, benchmark pricing, and strategic relationships with contractors and trade partners to improve consistency, scalability, and market competitiveness across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and execution-oriented, with the ability to balance detailed project planning with portfolio-level thinking. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Cost & Investment Planning

• Develop project CAPEX estimates and validate investment assumptions
• Maintain benchmark pricing and estimating standards across the portfolio
• Monitor regional construction cost trends and escalation factors
• Support portfolio-level capital planning and business case development

Schedule & Execution Planning

• Develop development and preconstruction schedules
• Perform constructability reviews and execution planning
• Lead value engineering initiatives and risk assessments
• Support logistics planning and long-lead procurement strategies

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

• Maintain regional construction metrics, labor intelligence, and contractor benchmarks
• Track market conditions, material escalation, and supply chain risks
• Develop databases for historical project costs, schedules, and contractor performance
• Provide executive insights on market trends and delivery risks

Strategic Partner Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with GCs, trade partners, and key consultants
• Evaluate contractor capacity, capabilities, and regional market presence
• Establish preferred partner networks and procurement strategies
• Support early engagement and buyout planning for major project scopes

Skills & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• 10–15+ years of experience in preconstruction or construction management
• Experience delivering large-scale capital projects
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management
• Experience with contracts, procurement, and supply chain strategy
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial developments preferred.
• Experience with GC preconstruction processes, estimating, and delivery strategies for data center or mission-critical developments
• Strong analytical and TCO modeling capabilities
• Experience driving process improvement and innovation

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
• Growth and travel opportunities.
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.

Contact: edcrecruiting@edged.us