ABOUT HUT 8
Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world’s largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you’ve come to the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Preconstruction Lead will play a critical role in scaling Hut 8’s infrastructure by managing the pipeline of new data center projects, land development opportunities, and infrastructure expansion initiatives within the EPC team. This role ensures technical and financial feasibility across major projects, covering power, fiber, and real estate considerations. Responsibilities include conducting evaluating prospective new sites for acquisition, managing the critical due diligence processes, setting and managing project milestones, communicating with property landowners, and assessing infrastructure needs. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with knowledge in data center development, real estate transactions, environmental assessments, and utility infrastructure.
Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following:
- Manage EPC’s project pipeline, ensuring no critical tasks fall through the cracks.
- Oversee the completion of feasibility assessments for new data center sites, including power generation, fiber access, land suitability, and regulatory considerations.
- Oversee due diligence processes, including Phase I & II ESAs, Geotechnical Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Wetlands Delineation, and Hydrology Studies. Work closely with partnered contractors for these efforts and manage those relationships.
- Surveys, Wetlands Delineation, and Hydrology Studies. Work closely with partnered contractors for these efforts and manage those relationships.
- Develop reports on project feasibility, outlining key risks, opportunities, and required approvals for the executive team.
- Work cross-functionally across various teams and stakeholders and be the ultimate source of truth for project progress.
- Support real estate and infrastructure acquisitions, working with legal and engineering teams to vet land for expansion.
- Coordinate with EPC leadership to define and implement a structured approach for tracking major project milestones.
- Build and maintain a stakeholder database to build strong partnerships and optimize EPC operations.
- Travel as needed to assess project sites and oversee real estate, infrastructure, and facility expansion progress.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or Real Estate Development.
- 2-4 years of experience in real estate, infrastructure planning, or project management (experience in data center development is highly preferred).
- Strong understanding of land acquisitions and permitting processes.
- Strong understanding of substation and switchyard design and build out.
- Experience managing due diligence for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Ability to analyze and interpret ALTA surveys, geotechnical reports, and environmental assessments.
- Experience working with utility-scale power and fiber networks is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented mindset, and ability to execute projects efficiently.
- Willingness to travel to project sites across North America.
- Must pass a motor vehicle check.
ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.
At Hut 8, you will have the opportunity to:
▶ Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting
▶ Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government
▶ Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team
▶ Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure
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What We Do
Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ, TSX: HUT) is an energy infrastructure operator and Bitcoin miner with self-mining, hosting, managed services, and data center operations (HPC/AI) across North America. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hut 8 has a portfolio comprising nineteen sites: ten Bitcoin mining, hosting, and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, and four power generation assets in Ontario.
Our corporate content is hosted on http://hut8.com. HPC services can be found at http://hut8.io.
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