Director of Preconstruction

JD Ross Energy; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction phase for BESS projects, owning the move from opportunity to executable plan with estimating, scheduling, procurement strategy, risk assessment and proposal development.

The role collaborates across business development, engineering, procurement and project delivery to set project scope, cost, schedule and execution strategy before construction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction, project management, estimating or preconstruction.
• Experience with utility-scale or distributed energy projects, BESS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EPC delivery, contracting, estimating and scheduling.
• Experience developing and managing project estimates and CPM schedules.
• Proficiency with estimating and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Solid commercial, contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Ability to translate technical issues into clear recommendations for teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities including estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Develop and validate conceptual through firm fixed-price estimates.
• Assess technical, commercial, regulatory, and execution risks during project development.
• Develop baseline schedules that incorporate engineering, procurement, equipment lead times, and construction requirements.
• Partner with engineering to evaluate design alternatives and improve cost, constructability, and project execution.
• Develop procurement strategies for long-lead equipment and key project scopes.
• Identify, qualify, and evaluate subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead development of technical and commercial responses to RFPs.
• Support contract negotiations, scope development, and commercial terms.
• Ensure projects transition from preconstruction to execution with clear scope, budget, schedule, and risk ownership.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Estimating

Scheduling

Procurement strategy

Risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Ourclient, an EPC is looking for a Director of Preconstruction to lead preconstruction on their BESS projects. This role owns the transition from commercial opportunity through an executable project plan, including estimating, scheduling, procurement strategy, risk assessment, and proposal development.

The Director will work across business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to establish project scope, cost, schedule, and execution strategy before construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities, including estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Develop and validate conceptual through firm fixed-price estimates.
• Assess technical, commercial, regulatory, and execution risks during project development.
• Develop baseline schedules that incorporate engineering, procurement, equipment lead times, and construction requirements.
• Partner with engineering to evaluate design alternatives and improve cost, constructability, and project execution.
• Develop procurement strategies for long-lead equipment and key project scopes.
• Identify, qualify, and evaluate subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead development of technical and commercial responses to RFPs.
• Support contract negotiations, scope development, and commercial terms.
• Ensure projects transition from preconstruction to execution with clear scope, budget, schedule, and risk ownership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction, project management, estimating, or preconstruction, including 5+ years leading preconstruction activities.
• Experience with utility-scale or distributed energy projects; BESS experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, contracting, estimating, procurement, and construction planning.
• Experience developing and managing project estimates and CPM schedules.
• Proficiency with estimating and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong commercial, contract negotiation, subcontractor, and vendor management experience.
• Ability to translate technical and commercial issues into clear recommendations for internal teams and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional preconstruction efforts in a remote environment.