Pre-Construction Director, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Raleigh, NC)

Linxon • Raleigh, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Linxon is hiring a Pre-Construction Director to lead the transition of complex energy and infrastructure EPC projects from opportunity development through execution readiness. Working with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management teams, the Director ensures projects are planned, constructible, risk-assessed, properly resourced, and ready for mobilization before execution begins.

The role establishes construction strategies, execution methodologies, contractor engagement plans, quality frameworks, safety readiness programs, logistics strategies, and site preparation requirements. Through leadership, planning, and collaboration, the Director helps reduce execution risk, improve project profitability, and support predictable project performance.

The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a hybrid work arrangement. The stated US base salary range is $109,000 to $209,000. Individual pay depends on work location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education or training. The posting says this range reflects base salary only and excludes bonus, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in EPC project delivery, construction management, engineering, project management, or related infrastructure industries.
• Experience delivering large-scale energy, transmission, substation, industrial, infrastructure, or complex EPC projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution, project controls, scheduling, risk management, and project delivery methodologies.
• Expertise in construction planning, constructability reviews, sequencing, and execution strategy development.
• Skill in identifying and mitigating technical, commercial, operational, and construction risks.
• Experience managing contractor and subcontractor engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, mentor professionals, and drive organizational performance.
• Strategic thinking and ability to balance operational efficiency, customer expectations, and commercial objectives.
• Strong customer engagement, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems, safety management programs, and industry best practices.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of margin protection through front-end planning.
• Ability to collaborate and build alignment across multiple business functions.
• Results-driven, detail-oriented approach and commitment to predictable project outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction phase of complex EPC projects and ensure they are planned, constructible, risk-assessed, and execution-ready.
• Support Business Development, Sales, and Tendering teams with execution strategies, constructability reviews, schedule validation, and project delivery guidance.
• Develop project execution roadmaps, construction methodologies, mobilization plans, staffing strategies, and work packaging approaches.
• Coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and readiness before execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, operational, and site-related risks; maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Lead contractor engagement, qualification, and execution-readiness activities, ensuring resources align with project objectives.
• Establish project quality and safety readiness frameworks, including inspection plans, documentation requirements, risk assessments, and compliance programs.
• Chair project readiness reviews and lead formal handovers from Tendering and Pre-Construction to Project Execution teams.
• Provide executive-level recommendations on project readiness, execution strategy, and risk management.
• Lead and develop Pre-Construction teams and drive standardization, continuous improvement, and planning excellence across the organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Learning and development through training programs and career-building opportunities.
• Mentorship initiatives.
• Internal mobility opportunities across departments and office locations.
• Performance-based advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director