Pre-Construction Manager - Scottsdale, AZ or Remote Eligible

Koch; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch in Scottsdale, AZ (US) is hiring a Pre-Construction Manager. You will own the pre-construction process, drive phase handoffs, and provide project delivery teams with reproducible tools and playbooks to improve cost, schedule, and quality across the lifecycle.

You will develop and deploy Project Execution Plans, dashboards, and templates that increase predictability and mobilization, close feedback loops to capture lessons, and support commercial and constructability input while coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction, estimating, project engineering, or project planning for medium-to-large construction projects (utility-scale renewables experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with stage-gate frameworks and developing Project Execution Plans.
• Proven ability to translate commercial and technical inputs into executable plans.

Responsibilities

• Phase coordination and accountability: Lead phase handoffs and own stage-gate process quality across the full project lifecycle to ensure continuity and accountability.
• Project readiness and mobilization: Produce and validate Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and mobilization deliverables (budget fidelity, construction schedule, procurement sequencing, major subcontract scopes, site logistics, and risk register).
• Tools and process development: Build and roll out playbooks, checklists, templates, and automated dashboards (PowerBI) used across projects to improve predictability and decision-making.
• Analytics and reporting: Develop metrics and dashboards that track pre-construction KPIs (estimate variance, time-to-mobilization, stage-gate compliance, key risk indicators) and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Continuous improvement and lessons learned: Capture and institutionalize lessons learned, lead root-cause reviews for early-project issues, and run pilots to test process or tool improvements.
• Commercial and constructability input: Provide execution-focused input to commercial terms, contract allowances, contingency strategy, and subcontractor/supplier sequencing to reduce execution risk.
• Stakeholder influence: Facilitate cross-functional decision-making, clearly document decisions and action owners, and escal?

Skills

Pre-construction

Stage-gate Frameworks

Project Execution Plans

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager

As a Pre-Construction Manager at DEPCOM Power, you will play a pivotal role in driving value creation through ownership of the pre‑construction process. You will maximize project outcomes by ensuring clear transitions between phases, equipping Project Delivery teams with reproducible tools and playbooks, and closing feedback loops so knowledge is captured and reused. You will assist in development and deployment of Project Execution Plans, dashboards, and templates that increase predictability, reduce risk, and accelerate mobilization — creating measurable improvements across cost, schedule, and quality.

This position will be located in Scottsdale, AZ or Remote (U.S. only). This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

Join DEPCOM Power, a leader in renewable energy solutions specializing in utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. We are a project‑centric organization that values innovation, operational rigor, and sustainability. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance energy projects that drive long‑term value.

What You Will Do

• Phase coordination and accountability: Lead phase handoffs and own stage‑gate process quality across the full project lifecycle to ensure continuity and accountability.
• Project readiness and mobilization: Produce and validate Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and mobilization deliverables (budget fidelity, construction schedule, procurement sequencing, major subcontract scopes, site logistics, and risk register).
• Tools and process development: Build and roll out playbooks, checklists, templates, and automated dashboards (PowerBI) used across projects to improve predictability and decision‑making.
• Analytics and reporting: Develop metrics and dashboards that track pre‑construction KPIs (estimate variance, time‑to‑mobilization, stage‑gate compliance, key risk indicators) and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Continuous improvement and lessons learned: Capture and institutionalize lessons learned, lead root‑cause reviews for early‑project issues, and run pilots to test process or tool improvements.
• Commercial and constructability input: Provide execution‑focused input to commercial terms, contract allowances, contingency strategy, and subcontractor/supplier sequencing to reduce execution risk.
• Stakeholder influence: Facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making, clearly document decisions and action owners, and escal?

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in pre‑construction, estimating, project engineering, or project planning for medium‑to‑large construction projects (utility‑scale renewables experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with stage‑gate frameworks and developing Project Execution Plans.
• Proven ability to translate commercial and technical inputs into executable plans.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Field experience on utility‑scale solar and/or energy storage projects (construction or commissioning exposure preferred).
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; PMP or equivalent certification.
• Hands‑on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore (or similar construction management platforms).
• Implementing process improvements or tools adopted across multiple projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently (typical project sizes: 50–300MW).
• Willing to travel up to 20–30% for site visits and supplier/partner meetings.

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $160,000–$200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Our Benefits

We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.