Senior Preconstruction Manager

Signal Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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