Preconstruction Manager (BESS)

CoVolt Power

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K + match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Signal Energy is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to shape utility-scale BESS projects by combining technical insight with cross-functional collaboration. You’ll own EPC Agreement negotiations, constructability alignment, procurement buy-out, and execution planning to set up safe, predictable, and profitable delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, influence project strategies, and drive innovative solutions while working with remote and on-site stakeholders across North America.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (CE/EE/Architecture/CM/Bus).
Strong understanding of EPC contracts and terms.
Solid scheduling and risk management knowledge.
Proficiency in budget and cash flow analysis.
Experience in power plant EPC; BESS EPC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with BD, Engineering, Scheduling, Estimating, and Operations to align project needs and strategies.
Review RFP documents to confirm scope, schedule, and design criteria; identify risks.
Manage RFP deliverables and deadlines to meet client requirements.
Lead EPC Agreement negotiations and coordinate risk reviews with Legal and Leadership.
Drive project handover, risk reviews, and execution planning for successful delivery.

Skills

EPC contracts knowledge

Scheduling and risk management

Budget and cash flow analysis

Power plant EPC experience

BESS EPC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or related field

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

Location: Houston, TX or Chattanooga, TN (Remote)

Travel: Periodic for pre-bid site visits, customer meetings, and industry conferences

About The Company

Signal Energy is a full-service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for utility scale solar, and battery energy storage projects across North America. Every action we take is guided by our Core Principles and our Core Purpose of harnessing creative energies. With a significant pipeline of future work, our growth is accelerating, and we are seeking industry-leading talent to help support our continued success.

About The Role

We’re looking for an ambitious Preconstruction Manager who is ready to grow into a future leader. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping utility-scale BESS projects by combining technical expertise with collaboration and team empowerment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, influence project strategies, and drive innovative solutions that advance renewable energy.

The Preconstruction Manager serves as the primary owner of EPC Agreement negotiations, constructability alignment, procurement buy-out, and execution planning, setting the project up for safe, predictable, and profitable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Pursuit

Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Scheduling, Estimating, and Operations to align project needs and competitive cost and schedule strategies.
Review RFP documents to confirm scope, schedule, and design criteria; identify risks and recommend clarifications or negotiation points.
Manage RFP deliverables and deadlines, ensuring proposals meet client requirements and reflect our commitment to quality and clarity.
Support Business Development by ensuring all RFP requirements are addressed or clarified in proposals.
Advocate for the customer, ensuring their goals and priorities are clearly understood and integrated into pursuit planning and decisions.

Pre-Award & Contracting

Assume ownership of the project immediately following award or preferred bidder selection.
Lead and support EPC Agreement negotiations in partnership with Legal, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.
Coordinate constructability and risk reviews, maintaining the proposal commercial, technical, and execution risk profile during Owner contract negotiations.
Identify and manage Owner contract deliverables; oversee LNTP activities, billing, and receipts in accordance with contract terms, schedule milestones, scope, compliance, and budget.
Drive timely execution of PSAs, POs, and subcontractor agreements in partnership with Procurement.
Promote continual planning and collaboration to provide Operations with the best possible execution plan, balancing technical and commercial priorities.
Leverage technology, safety practices, and knowledge sharing to enhance team productivity and project success.

Preconstruction Execution

Manage preconstruction deliverables and ensure alignment with Owner requirements and project objectives.
Maintain and evolve the project risk register from award through FNTP.
Preserve bid intent through contract execution and LNTP/FNTP issuance.
Support risk mitigation efforts and apply best practices to improve efficiency and profitability.
Maintain clear communication with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure readiness for construction handover.

Handover & Operations Support

Lead formal handover of project ownership from Preconstruction to Operations, ensuring clarity and continuity.
Support Operations by providing context on design decisions, vendor and subcontractor selections, and contract terms.
Participate in internal project and risk reviews to capture lessons learned and apply insights to future proposals.
Collaborate with Business Development and Estimating on change order reviews from Award to FNTP.
Track buyout metrics and share feedback to drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or related field
Strong understanding of EPC contracts, including legal, commercial, and technical terms
Solid knowledge of scheduling and risk management principles.
Proficiency in budget and cash flow analysis
Experience in power plant EPC required; BESS EPC experience highly preferred

VALUE OF WORKING FOR SIGNAL

The true value of working Signal is in the opportunity to work in an environment where everyone is continually challenged to be the most creative version of themselves. To fuel that creativity, Signal offers a well-rounded compensation and benefits package which includes but is not limited to: