Senior Preconstruction Manager – Utility-Scale PV Solar

Flintco Career; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintco is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial solar EPC projects, guiding cross-functional teams from development through contract execution.

You will coordinate with BD, engineering, estimating, procurement, and operations, develop project strategies, manage risk and value engineering, and foster client relationships to position projects for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Architectural Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10 years’ experience in commercial construction and related preconstruction/marketing activities.
• Ability to read and interpret complex plans and specifications.
• Experience with value engineering and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Develop project execution and construction strategies during proposals and RFP phases.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams between BD, engineering, estimating, procurement, and operations.
• Prepare and tabulate unit quantities and price estimates using cost data.
• Cultivate relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineering Firms, Consultants, and Subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Civil / Electrical / Architectural Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Estimating systems

Job description

Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you’ll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in‑house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos — Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation — our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build.

Job Summary

The Senior Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading all preconstruction activities for utility‑scale, commercial, and industrial solar EPC projects from early‑stage development through final contract execution. This role serves as the primary bridge between business development, engineering, estimating, procurement, operations, and clients to ensure projects are technically feasible, commercially competitive, and positioned for successful execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop the project execution and construction strategies during the proposal and RFP phases.
• Manage the smooth transition and kickoff from the development team to the on‑site construction operations team.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies prior to mobilization.
• Meet with client management, staff and supervisory personnel to explain character, policies, skills, resources, and capabilities of the company. Attend various social events and be a member of associations / non‑profit organizations, representing the company and meeting new client contacts.
• Coordinate internal teams and third‑party engineers to produce civil, structural, and electrical designs for PV and BESS systems.
• Assist in the development of area marketing plans and goals, and in developing strategy for management client contacts regarding new work, estimating services, contract negotiation, and future work potential.
• Evaluate risks and constructability hurdles, and implement value engineering to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
• Define scopes of work, manage vendor bid processes, and assist with long‑lead equipment procurement.
• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with department plans
• Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels
• Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities
• Call on Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors to stay informed of upcoming projects. Notify management group of sales activities and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals.
• Perform Pre‑Construction Services, providing estimates, project schedules, constructability reviews. Value Analysis Workshop, cost models, etc.
• Prepare and tabulate unit quantity survey and price based on historic cost data and vendor cost quotations. Estimate direct overhead, permits, bonds, taxes, etc. Assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations, evaluate their scope and appraise any deficiencies (i.e. exclusions, incomplete scopes, etc.) as compared with like quotations and estimate requirements. Confer with subcontractors/suppliers as to their evaluation of vague and/or conflicting issues. Verbally and formally request and document by confirming facsimile and/or email and/or letter all needed clarifications.
• Cultivate relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineering Firms, Consultants, and Subcontractors. Attend owners’ meetings, assisting clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, etc.
• Provide advice, liaison, planning to prospective and current clients. Coordinate Value Analysis workshops on appropriate projects.
• Assist in development of major proposals, presentations and brochure materials. Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings with A/E, owners to determine the scope of work and required contents of conceptual estimate. Provide conceptual and final estimating and scheduling input on assigned projects. Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back‑up conceptual estimate figures
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
• Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
• Ensures client satisfaction, both internally and externally, through efficient handling of issues.
• Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even if it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Management Responsibilities

Effectively trains, coaches, disciplines and develops employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Ability to represent to all persons the Flintco Ethos that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity and morale. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents including plans and specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions. Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to write and interpret technical documents such as management plans, proposals and complex estimates. Organizes and manages time, duties and activities effectively. Knowledge of utility‑scale solar construction scopes and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Proficiency in scheduling platforms (Primavera P6), estimating systems, and document control tools like Procore.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Civil/Electrical/Architectural Engineering, or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

10 years’ experience in commercial construction and experience in a variety of marketing and/or sales functions or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Special Job Dimensions

The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke‑free and drug‑free.

Open to a hybrid work arrangement, with the understanding that the position requires travel to project sites and area offices as needed.

* NOTE – Where allowed, employees who work in positions classified as “safety‑sensitive” can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, Flintco may also refuse to hire applicants for safety‑sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre‑employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license.