Preconstruction Manager - Pursuit (REMOTE)

Applied High Voltage, LLC•,

9h•Remote

About The Position

In the Bid Phase / Pre-Award, the Preconstruction Pursuit Manager (remote) leads all pre-award activities for assigned solar EPC pursuits, guiding and executing strategy, coordination, risk posture, and proposal execution from RFP receipt through project award. This role is accountable for developing a competitive, compliant, and executable bid that aligns with CoVolt Power's risk profile and business objectives. The Preconstruction Pursuit Manager works closely with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Operations, Preconstruction and Executive Leadership to drive win strategy, manage risk, and deliver high-quality proposals on schedule. This is a remotely based role with up to 10% travel required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
Strong understanding of EPC contracts and risk allocation.
Experience leading complex proposals or pursuits in construction or energy infrastructure.
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Utility-scale solar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as overall owner of the pursuit from RFP release through award.
Partner with Business Development to define win strategy, market positioning, pricing approach, and differentiation.
Maintain accountability for pursuit schedule, budget, resourcing, and deliverables.
Lead comprehensive review of RFPs, exhibits, and draft contracts to fully understand scope of work, commercial and technical requirements, and schedule milestones.
Identify, document, and communicate pursuit-level risks and opportunities, including commercial, constructability, supply chain, logistics, and schedule risks.
Facilitate internal risk reviews and align mitigation strategies across teams.
Support clarifications, assumptions, and exceptions to manage risk exposure.
Coordinate Engineering, Estimating, Scheduling, Preconstruction, Procurement, and Operations input to ensure scope alignment, cost accuracy, schedule credibility, and constructability considerations.
Ensure cost and schedule reflect execution realities and field input.
Drive alignment between technical solutions and commercial strategy.
Own all proposal deliverables, ensuring full compliance with RFP requirements, clear, professional, and compelling content, and on-time submission.
Manage internal and external deadlines, including clarifications and BAFO rounds.
Support preparation for client presentations, interviews, and negotiations.
Upon award, lead the formal handoff to Preconstruction, including bid assumptions and clarifications, risk register and mitigation strategies, commercial commitments, and schedule and execution plan.
Support contract negotiations to preserve bid intent and risk posture through execution of the Owner agreement.