Director of Preconstruction - Foundations

Nextracker Spain • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for leading and overseeing the preconstruction function across a portfolio of projects, ensuring consistent delivery of scope, budget, schedule, and risk alignment prior to construction execution. This role combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functional coordination to translate Nextpower’s products and services into executable design and construction solutions. The Director of Preconstruction provides senior-level guidance to preconstruction teams, drives standardization and continuous improvement of preconstruction processes, and serves as a key partner to Sales, Engineering, Foundations, Construction, and external stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in optimizing customer outcomes, improving financial predictability, and ensuring projects transition smoothly from development into construction. Key Objectives Ensure Construction Readiness Deliver fully aligned scope, budget, schedule, and execution strategies prior to construction handoff, reducing downstream risk and change. Drive Financial Predictability Establish accurate budgets, assumptions, and cost controls to support strong project financial performance and informed decision-making. Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams Build, mentor, and retain a strong cross functional preconstruction team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Enhance Customer and Stakeholder Confidence Provide clear, consistent leadership and communication to customers and partners throughout the preconstruction phase. Grow Foundations and Specialized Services Expand Foundations Services and related offerings to increase customer value and associated revenue opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction, project development, construction management, or related roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership or management experience overseeing complex projects or teams.
• Technical & Industry Expertise Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost estimating, scheduling, constructability, and risk management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and execution plans.
• Leadership & Communication Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop teams in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior leaders, customers, and technical teams.
• Financial & Business Acumen Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Organizational & Strategic Skills Strong prioritization and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Leadership & Oversight Provide senior leadership of the preconstruction phase across multiple projects, ensuring a consistent, high-quality, customer experience and seamless transition to construction.
• Establish and maintain alignment of scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring projects are construction-ready prior to handoff.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of initial project budgets, scope definitions, assumptions, and budget trend logs.
• Direct the creation and management of project schedules and key milestones, holding preconstruction teams accountable to commitments.
• Monitor and report on key preconstruction performance metrics and project success factors.
• Design, Engineering & Technical Coordination Ensure design documents align with execution strategies, constructability requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical design, engineering, and specification issues during preconstruction.
• Oversee bid strategy, bid packages, and contract manuals to ensure consistency with project goals and company standards.
• Ensure all regulatory approvals, permits, and jurisdictional requirements necessary for construction are identified, coordinated, and secured.
• Foundations & Specialized Services Provide leadership and accountability for the Pile Loading Testing program, including scope, budget, schedule, and customer deliverables.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for the NX Foundations business with Sales, owners, engineers, and trade partners during the preconstruction phase.
• Sales & Customer Engagement Partner with the Sales team to support pursuit strategy, proposal development, and customer presentations.
• Serve as a senior advisor to customers during the preconstruction phase, reinforcing confidence in Nextpower’s technical and execution capabilities.
• Collaborate with Sales team in the contracting process with the Customer Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across diverse organizational levels.
• People Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop preconstruction managers and team members to support long-term organizational capability and succession planning.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set expectations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment with clear roles, responsibilities, and communication pathways.
• Financial & Operational Management Support project and departmental financial objectives through disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options during preconstruction to optimize project outcomes.
• Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement across preconstruction processes.

Benefits

• Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed