Preconstruction Manager

We are currently searching for an ambitious Pre‑Construction Manager for Solar Energy Projects. We are looking for future leaders with a proven track record. This position is in Chattanooga, TN and will require periodic travel for pre‑bid site visits, customer meetings and conferences. Experience with power plant engineering, procurement and construction is required. Experience with utility‑scale solar energy is a plus.

• Actively communicate and coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, Scheduling, Estimating, and Operations to determine needs and winning cost and schedule
• Review RFP documents to confirm scope, schedule, design criteria and proposal submittals meet client requests and advise regarding identified risks and areas to clarify and/or negotiate
• Manage RFP deliverables and deadlines to support Business Development efforts
• Assist Business Development in ensuring all RFP requirements are covered in our proposals or clarified

• Coordinate Constructability Reviews, Risk Reviews, and Procurement Buy-Out and ensure that proposal risk profile is maintained during Owner contract negotiations
• Identify Owner contract deliverables and ensure each is timely met; manage LNTP work in accordance with terms, including billing and receipts
• Drive complete and timely execution of PSAs, POs and Subcontractor Agreements with Procurement Team
• Ensure the best plan is provided to the Operations team by promoting continual planning, conveying Owner’s goals, and driving commercial and technical decisions
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability

• Support and conduct formal handover of project ownership from Preconstruction to Operations
• Support Operations team by providing context to design decisions and vendor / subcontractor selections, and contract terms
• Participate in internal Project and Risk Reviews to identify lessons learned to incorporate into future proposals and contracts
• Coordinate with Business Development, Estimating and other stakeholders for change order review (from Award to FNTP)
• Track project level buyout metrics to provide feedback and process improvement on future projects

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business or related area.
• Understanding of EPC contracts, including legal, commercial, and technical terms
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and risk management principles
• Proficient in budget and cash flow analyses
• Solar EPC construction management experience highly preferred

Signal Energy is an equal opportunity employer and uses E‑verify.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management, Management, and Engineering

• Construction
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• Utilities