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

SNC-Lavalin; Isle Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401K with Employer Match

EAP

PTO

Learning and Development

Mentorship Initiatives

Internal Mobility

Performance-Based Advancement

Job summary

Linxon Americas is seeking a Pre-Construction Director to lead the pre-construction phase of complex EPC projects in Raleigh, NC. You will ensure projects are fully planned, risk-assessed, and execution-ready, coordinating with engineering, procurement, QA, and operations to align resources before project execution.

You will guide strategy, roadmaps, and staffing, manage contractor engagement, and drive continuous improvement across the pre-construction function, mentoring teams and elevating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in EPC project delivery, construction management, engineering, project management, or related infra 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.
• Experience managing contractor and subcontractor engagement strategies.
• Effective leadership with ability to develop teams and mentor professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction phase of complex EPC projects to ensure fully planned, constructible, risk-assessed, and execution-ready outcomes.
• Support Business Development, Sales, and Tendering with execution strategies, constructability reviews, schedule validation, and 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 before project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, operational, and site risks with risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Lead contractor engagement, qualification, and execution readiness activities with aligned resources.
• Establish project quality and safety readiness frameworks including inspection plans and risk assessments.
• Chair project readiness reviews and manage handovers from Tendering to Project Execution teams.
• Provide executive-level recommendations on readiness, strategy, and risk management.
• Lead and develop Pre-Construction teams while driving standardization and planning excellence.

Skills

EPC delivery

Leadership

Scheduling

Risk management

Constructability

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description JOB TITLE: Pre-Construction Director, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Raleigh, NC) LOCATION: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

About Us

Built on more than a century of innovation and decades of substation expertise, Linxon blends AtkinsRéalis’ project management strength with Hitachi Energy’s technological leadership. Together, we deliver high‑performing EPC solutions that strengthen the power grid. We support community growth and industrial development by providing end‑to‑end engineering, procurement, management, and construction services for complex AC substation and electrification projects across five core markets.

Our Beliefs

We believe in the value of every client’s investment and take pride in tackling challenging, high‑risk projects. With deep expertise and continuous development, our teams operate with the precision, resilience, and mission‑focus needed to deliver crucial infrastructure—often described as the “special forces” of our industry.

What will you do?

• You will lead the pre‑construction phase of complex EPC projects, ensuring projects are fully planned, constructible, risk‑assessed, and execution‑ready.
• You will support Business Development, Sales, and Tendering teams by providing execution strategies, constructability reviews, schedule validation, and project delivery guidance.
• You will develop project execution roadmaps, construction methodologies, mobilization plans, staffing strategies, and work packaging approaches.
• You will coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and readiness before project execution.
• You will identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, operational, and site‑related risks while maintaining project risk registers and mitigation plans.
• You will lead contractor engagement, qualification, and execution readiness activities, ensuring resources are aligned with project objectives.
• You will establish project quality and safety readiness frameworks, including inspection plans, documentation requirements, risk assessments, and compliance programs.
• You will chair project readiness reviews and lead formal handovers from Tendering and Pre‑Construction to Project Execution teams.
• You will provide executive‑level recommendations on project readiness, execution strategy, and risk management.
• You will lead and develop Pre‑Construction teams while driving standardization, continuous improvement, and planning excellence across the organization.

Who you are?

• You have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• You have a master's degree preferred.
• You have 15+ years of experience in EPC project delivery, construction management, engineering, project management, or related infrastructure industries.
• You have experience delivering large‑scale energy, transmission, substation, industrial, infrastructure, or complex EPC projects.
• You have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
• You have a strong understanding of EPC project execution, project controls, scheduling, risk management, and project delivery methodologies.
• You are an expert in construction planning, constructability reviews, sequencing, and execution strategy development.
• You are skilled in identifying and mitigating technical, commercial, operational, and construction risks.
• You have experience managing contractor and subcontractor engagement strategies.
• You are an effective leader with a proven ability to develop teams, mentor professionals, and drive organizational performance.
• You are a strategic thinker who can balance operational efficiency, customer expectations, and commercial objectives.
• You have strong customer engagement, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• You are knowledgeable in quality systems, safety management programs, and industry best practices.
• You have strong commercial awareness and understand the importance of margin protection through front‑end planning excellence.
• You are highly collaborative and capable of building alignment across multiple business functions.
• You are results‑driven, detail‑oriented, and committed to delivering predictable project outcomes.

Salary and Benefits

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $109,000 to $209,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that reflects your contributions.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive benefits to support your well‑being and that of your family.
• 401K with Employer Match: Invest in your future with our generous retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample time off to maintain work‑life balance.
• Learning and Development: Expand your skills through training programs and career‑building opportunities.
• Mentorship Initiatives: Connect with experienced professionals for guidance, support, and career insight.
• Internal Mobility: Explore opportunities across departments and office locations to broaden your experience.
• Performance‑Based Advancement: Grow your career through clear pathways tied to your achievements and impact.

We are proud to announce that LinxonAmericas has been certified as a Great Place to Work® reflecting our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and teamwork.

Employment Type

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

EEO / Diversity Statement

At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. At Linxon, we are the experts for substations related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Our responsibility includes project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and finally commissioning. Our team combines project management expertise and industry leading technology to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.