Preconstruction Manager (BESS)

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:   ·  Competitive Salary in the Renewable Industry  ·  Extremely Competitive Incentive Opportunity (Bonus)  ·  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  ·  Company paid life Insurance, STD & LTD coverage  ·  401K + match  ·  Energizer Wellness Perk  ·  Development Resource Fund  ·  Tuition Reimbursement  Signal Energy is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-verify.  We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Signal Energy Constructors Talent Acquisition for consideration. Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Signal Energy Constructors has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.