Preconstruction Lead, Energy Infrastructure Delivery

ENFRA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Lead to guide project development from readiness through handoff. You will coordinate planning, risk assessment, constructability reviews, permitting diligence, and procurement to ensure execution-readiness and a smooth transition to Delivery.

Working with Regional VPs, you will establish the operational, financial, and strategic foundation for successful project execution, guiding cross-functional teams and driving risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, construction management, project planning, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and construction execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project readiness efforts from development through financial close.
• Evaluate scope, schedule, budget, constructability, procurement strategy, and project risks.
• Develop milestone schedules, savings forecasts, spend curves, and execution assumptions.
• Facilitate Joint Readiness Certifications and executive risk reviews.
• Conduct market, labor, regulatory, permitting, and contractor risk assessments.
• Lead Trade Partner Due Diligence and Permitting Due Diligence activities.
• Coordinate pre-close execution planning and At-Risk activities.
• Support early procurement planning, utility interconnection efforts, site assessments, and environmental reviews.
• Plan and facilitate Project Launch sessions.
• Ensure effective transfer of project knowledge, risks, assumptions, and action items to the Delivery team.
• Collaborate with Development, Sustainability, Energy Analytics, Pre-Engineering, Pricing & Estimating, Legal, Financial Modeling, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and Delivery teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

JDE

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

ENFRA is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Lead to guide project development from readiness through handoff. You will coordinate planning, risk assessment, constructability reviews, permitting diligence, and procurement to ensure execution-readiness and a smooth transition to Delivery.

Working with Regional VPs, you will establish the operational, financial, and strategic foundation for successful project execution, guiding cross-functional teams and driving risk reduction.