Senior Associate, Pre-Construction Manager EMEA in City of Westminster

Summary

We are seeking a commercially minded and proactive individual to join Ada’s Design and Delivery team as a Pre‑Construction Manager for the EMEA region.

The role is to initiate site development from site selection, design and permitting and prepare for the transition to construction.

The ideal candidate will have the technical, scheduling and commercial experience to facilitate speed to market and schedule certainty for development opportunities.

• Role & Responsibilities
• Lead upfront development activities, feasibility assessments, due diligence, entitlement and permitting processes, utility and infrastructure evaluations, risk identification and mitigation, and support for master planning and campus development strategies.
• Lead project planning and preconstruction activities by defining scope, deliverables and phasing strategies, developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, establishing execution and logistics frameworks, and aligning programme milestones with cost, procurement and delivery objectives.
• Support the development and management of project budgets from early design through GMP, and review contractor cost submissions to ensure accuracy, value and alignment with project objectives.
• Lead procurement and contractor engagement activities by developing delivery and sourcing strategies, managing tender and RFP processes, evaluating contractor proposals, overseeing contractor and trade partner selection, coordinating long‑lead equipment procurement, and supporting contract negotiation and execution.
• Lead project risk, compliance and governance activities by managing risk registers and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory, environmental and safety requirements, coordinating permits and approvals, and assessing commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead stakeholder and programme management activities by serving as the primary interface between development and design teams, facilitating cross‑functional collaboration, providing executive reporting on project performance, and aligning multiple projects across the portfolio.
• Lead preconstruction process management and project controls by defining and enforcing key deliverables, monitoring consultant and contractor performance, establishing reporting and data management systems, and ensuring all commercial, technical and operational requirements are in place.
• Lead the transition from preconstruction to construction by ensuring seamless handover to delivery teams, finalising contracts, budgets and baseline schedules, and confirming site readiness, logistics arrangements and early works planning.

Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in a technical or commercial development role.
• 6+ years of data centre specific experience, particularly on hyperscale or high‑density projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and project management and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, operate with a strong sense of urgency, and deliver quality work quickly under strict time constraints.
• Collaboration and teamwork orientation.
• Self‑starter with superior analytical skills and strong judgment, honesty and integrity.
• Positive, upbeat individual who thrives in a team environment and fosters a welcoming workplace culture.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and multitask effectively.
• Reporting Relationships
• Principal, Design Lead EMEA

EEO Statement

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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