Preconstruction Manager - Pursuit (REMOTE)

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power seeks a Preconstruction Pursuit Manager (remote) to lead all pre-award activities for solar EPC pursuits, guiding strategy, risk posture, and proposal execution from RFP receipt through award. This role collaborates with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, and Operations to deliver competitive, compliant bids.

Remote-based with up to 10% travel, the position supports cross-functional teams to ensure schedule and cost alignment, and facilitates a seamless transition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience leading complex proposals or pursuits in construction or energy infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own pursuit from RFP release through award.
• Define win strategy with Business Development.
• Lead risk reviews and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate input from Engineering, Estimating, Scheduling, and Operations.
• Transition awarded bids to Post-Award team and support negotiations.

Skills

Pursuit leadership

RFP review

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Proposal management

Executive stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field

Job description

Who We Are

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Who We Are

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Position Summary

In the Bid Phase / Pre-Award, the Preconstruction Pursuit Manager (remote) leads all pre-award activities for assigned solar EPC pursuits, guiding and executing strategy, coordination, risk posture, and proposal execution from RFP receipt through project award. This role is accountable for developing a competitive, compliant, and executable bid that aligns with CoVolt Power's risk profile and business objectives. The Preconstruction Pursuit Manager works closely with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Operations, Preconstruction and Executive Leadership to drive win strategy, manage risk, and deliver high-quality proposals on schedule. This is a remotely based role with up to 10% travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Pursuit & Strategy Leadership

• Serve as overall owner of the pursuit from RFP release through award.
• Partner with Business Development to define win strategy, market positioning, pricing approach, and differentiation.
• Maintain accountability for pursuit schedule, budget, resourcing, and deliverables.

RFP Review & Risk Management

• Lead comprehensive review of RFPs, exhibits, and draft contracts to fully understand:
• Scope of work
• Commercial and technical requirements
• Schedule milestones
• Identify, document, and communicate pursuit-level risks and opportunities, including commercial, constructability, supply chain, logistics, and schedule risks.
• Facilitate internal risk reviews and align mitigation strategies across teams.
• Support clarifications, assumptions, and exceptions to manage risk exposure.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate Engineering, Estimating, Scheduling, Preconstruction, Procurement, and Operations input to ensure:
• Scope alignment
• Cost accuracy
• Schedule credibility
• Constructability considerations
• Ensure cost and schedule reflect execution realities and field input.
• Drive alignment between technical solutions and commercial strategy.

Proposal Management & Delivery

• Own all proposal deliverables, ensuring:
• Full compliance with RFP requirements
• Clear, professional, and compelling content
• On-time submission
• Manage internal and external deadlines, including clarifications and BAFO rounds.
• Support preparation for client presentations, interviews, and negotiations.

Transition to Post-Award

• Upon award, lead the formal handoff to Preconstruction, including:
• Bid assumptions and clarifications
• Risk register and mitigation strategies
• Commercial commitments
• Schedule and execution plan
• Support contract negotiations to preserve bid intent and risk posture through execution of the Owner agreement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts and risk allocation.
• Experience leading complex proposals or pursuits in construction or energy infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Utility-scale solar experience preferred.

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