Senior Preconstruction Manager

Location: Houston, TX or Chattanooga, TN
Travel: Periodic for site visits, client meetings, and industry conferences

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts for utility-scale solar EPC projects. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic thinker who excels in a fast-paced environment, manages complex portfolios, and is passionate about mentoring and developing a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Pursuit

• Lead development of competitive proposals, ensuring alignment across Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Scheduling, and Operations
• Clarify scope, schedule, and design criteria; identify risks and mitigation strategies
• Partner with BD and leadership to influence pursuit strategies and client negotiations, positioning the company for success
• Advocate for the customer, ensuring their goals and priorities are clearly understood and integrated into pursuit planning and decisions

Pre-Award & Contracting

• Negotiate LNTP and EPC contracts, resolving commercial and technical issues
• Oversee PSAs, POs, and subcontract agreements in partnership with Procurement
• Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and risk profile while guiding critical decisions that balance business goals and team success

Preconstruction Execution

• Manage all preconstruction deliverables, including Owner requirements, LNTP activities, and accurate billing and receipts
• Champion proactive risk management and continuous improvement, leveraging best practices to support team success and project outcomes
• Ensure seamless handover readiness by aligning design intent, commercial strategy, and risk profile for Operations

Handover & Operations Support

• Execute formal handover to Operations, providing context on design decisions, vendor selections, and contract terms
• Track buyout metrics and share insights to drive process improvement and future success.

Leadership

• Manage and mentor Preconstruction Manager(s), fostering their growth, supporting career development, and encouraging innovation.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing team culture while partnering with leadership to shape strategy and market positioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or related field.
• Extensive experience with EPC contracts and processes for utility-scale solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, risk management, and budget/cash flow analysis.
• Proven leadership and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovation, and empowering teams to achieve their full potential.

VALUE OF WORKING FOR SIGNAL  

The true value of working Signal is in the opportunity to work in an environment where everyone is continually challenged to be the most creative version of themselves. To fuel that creativity, Signal offers a well-rounded compensation and benefits package which includes but is not limited to:  

•  Competitive Salary in the Renewable Industry 
•  Competitive Incentive Opportunity (Bonus) 
•  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
•  Company paid life Insurance, STD & LTD coverage 
•  401K + match 
•  Energizer Wellness Perk 
•  Development Resource Fund 
•  Tuition Reimbursement 

Signal Energy is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-verify. 

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