Location Dublin 22, IrelandSector Building & ConstructionSalary €100,000 to €130,000 DOE + Package
The Company
This specialist main contractor has become one of the most recognised names in European data centre delivery, providing full turnkey solutions from design through to commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, they deliver complex mission‑critical projects across multiple European markets and continue to expand due to sustained client demand. Known for delivering technically challenging projects to exceptionally high standards, the company has built a strong reputation for programme certainty, engineering capability, and quality project delivery within the data centre sector.
The Role: Pre Construction Manager
This Pre Construction Manager role is based in West Dublin, Co Dublin and will report directly to the Pre Construction Director. You will lead and coordinate all pre‑construction activities from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover to delivery teams across large scale data centre projects. You will work closely with estimating, operations, planning, design, and commercial teams to ensure tender submissions are technically compliant, commercially robust, and aligned with client expectations. The successful Pre Construction Manager will play a key role in bid strategy, logistics planning, stakeholder coordination, and value engineering on major data centre construction projects across Europe.
Must Have Requirements
8+ years’ experience in pre‑construction, project management, or commercial construction roles
Proven experience managing tender processes and bid submissions on large scale construction projects
Experience with data centre, industrial, pharmaceutical, or mission critical projects
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies
Experience working with a main contractor environment
Preferred Experience
Data centre project experience preferred
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and operations teams
Strong background in logistics planning and technical submissions
Experience working across European construction projects advantageous
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full pre‑construction and tendering process from enquiry through to final decision
Coordinate internal teams including estimating, design, planning, commercial, and operations
Develop methodologies, logistics plans, and technical submissions alongside operations teams
Identify project risks and opportunities throughout the tender process
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners during bid stages
Support procurement strategies, value engineering, and cost planning activities
Ensure all tender submissions meet client requirements and company standards
Lead bid presentations and manage post tender clarifications
Oversee handover of successful projects to delivery and construction teams
Gather client and stakeholder feedback to improve future submissions
Provide structured feedback to supply chain partners on tender returns
About You
You will come from a strong construction background with proven experience managing complex pre‑construction activities on large scale projects. The role suits someone commercially aware, organised, and technically strong, with the ability to manage multiple live bids in a fast‑moving environment. You should be confident dealing with senior stakeholders, consultants, clients, and supply chain partners while maintaining strong attention to detail across technical and commercial submissions. A practical understanding of programme delivery, construction sequencing, logistics, and procurement within live construction environments will be important for success in this role.
Benefits
Executive level salary package
Pension
Healthcare
Bonus structure
Career progression within a rapidly expanding European contractor
Exposure to some of Europe’s largest data centre projects
Ongoing professional development and support
Collaborative and technically driven team environment
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