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Director, Preconstruction

Hut 8 · Miami, FL · On-site

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About the role

Hut 8 is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-driven Director, Preconstruction to lead preconstruction execution for one or more active data center developments in our portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Data Center Development, this individual will serve as the connective tissue between design, finance, procurement, and construction — ensuring that every project in their scope is budgeted, scheduled, and prepared for flawless execution.

What they're looking for

  • Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and construction readiness at the project level — with a track record of owning these outcomes, not just contributing to them
  • Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Experience interfacing with finance and sales organizations to align capital planning with technical scope
  • Familiarity with prequalification, subcontractor engagement, and trade coverage strategies
  • Excellent planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination abilities
  • Deep understanding of construction logistics, procurement lead times, and contractor mobilization
More about this role

Hut 8 is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-driven Director, Preconstruction to lead preconstruction execution for one or more active data center developments in our portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Data Center Development, this individual will serve as the connective tissue between design, finance, procurement, and construction — ensuring that every project in their scope is budgeted, scheduled, and prepared for flawless execution.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional leadership role that blends technical expertise, financial acumen, and construction readiness. You will own the front-end preparation of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects within your scope, ensuring they are commercially sound, logistically feasible, and strategically positioned for seamless transition into construction. You are expected to be in the details every week and to be the accountable owner for the projects you run.

  • Lead all preconstruction diligence activities for the sites in your scope, including constructability reviews, site constraints, and infrastructure alignment — and own the outcome.
  • Own project budgeting, cost modeling, and schedule development,...

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