Preconstruction Manager

Applied High Voltage, LLC • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

Signal Energy is a full-service design/build contractor providing Engineering,
Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for utility scale solar energy
projects across North America. Every action we take is guided by our Core
Principles and our Core Purpose of harnessing creative energies. With a
significant pipeline of future work, our growth is accelerating, and we are
seeking industry-leading talent to help support our continued success.

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading all post‑award activities
from preferred bidder/award through EPC Agreement execution, LNTP/FNTP, and
handover to Operations. This role ensures continuity from the bid phase by
preserving commercial intent, managing risk, and translating the awarded
proposal into a fully executable project plan.

The Preconstruction Manager serves as the primary owner of EPC Agreement
negotiations, constructability alignment, procurement buy‑out, and execution
planning, setting the project up for safe, predictable, and profitable delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proficient in budget and cash flow analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Solar EPC construction management experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of the project immediately following award or preferred bidder selection.
• Lead and support EPC Agreement negotiations in partnership with Legal, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.
• Ensure negotiated contract terms align with: Approved proposal assumptions Pricing and schedule Risk allocation and mitigation strategies
• Identify and manage commercial, technical, and execution risks during negotiations to avoid scope creep or unintended exposure.
• Preserve bid intent through contract execution and LNTP/FNTP issuance.
• Maintain and evolve the project risk register from award through FNTP.
• Coordinate and lead constructability reviews, risk reviews, and execution planning workshops.
• Manage LNTP activities in accordance with EPC Agreement terms, including scope authorization, billing, and compliance.
• Ensure Owner contract deliverables are clearly defined, tracked, and met.
• Partner with Procurement to drive execution of: Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) Purchase Orders (POs) Subcontractor agreements
• Ensure procurement strategy aligns with contract terms, schedule milestones, and budget.
• Maintain cost and scope integrity during buy‑out.
• Develop a complete and executable project plan for Operations, including: Design basis and constructability decisions Vendor and subcontractor selections Key commercial and contractual constraints
• Lead formal handover from Preconstruction to Operations.
• Support Operations through early execution by providing context to bid assumptions, negotiated terms, and design decisions.
• Support change order reviews from Award through FNTP.
• Track buy‑out and early execution metrics.
• Capture lessons learned and provide feedback to Pursuit, Estimating, and Business Development teams to improve future bids.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees