Director, Preconstruction Management (BESS)

Reports to: Senior Vice President Preconstruction Solutions

Primary responsibilities include:

Leadership

Drive Core Principles internally and externally

Coordinate manage and lead the work of Preconstruction Management team including developing training and implementing a standardized set of tools and process to manage track and report pursuit and project progress

Mentor and develop all team members in technical commercial and management aspects of projects

Foster a culture of ownership and sense of urgency in solving problems and resolving open issues

Assist in attracting recruiting developing and retaining top caliber talent

Attend and participate in business meetings industry events and conferences to promote Signal Energys culture and capabilities with a focus on Preferred Selection

Drive creativity and innovation in all aspects of Preconstruction activities

Proposal Phase

Assign proposal leads and monitor progress to ensure proposals are submitted on time and in a comprehensive and professional manner

Develop bid strategies with Business Development and guide technical and commercial solutions

Ensure cost estimates are comprehensive and competitive; review and challenge assumptions

Evaluate risks and opportunities; recommend contingencies

Evaluate schedule assumptions and ensure risks are adequately covered while meeting client needs

Drive collaboration with Operations to gain alignment on execution plans schedules and general conditions

Post-Award Phase

Ensure contract engineering permitting and procurement deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with expectations through proper planning tracking and issue resolution

Oversee negotiation of up and downstream contract technical and commercial exhibits

Develop and implement change management practices to ensure Signal Energy receives appropriate cost and schedule adjustments from proposal acceptance through EPC execution

Identify and mitigate any scope gaps between EPC contract and budget

Ensure seamless project handovers to Operations

Skills

Proven leader with a focus on communication process development team mentoring and collaboration

Commitment to exceptional client service

Fluency with contracts including legal commercial and technical terms

Detailed knowledge of PV solar and battery storage technology and project EPC process

Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary

Ability to perform critical assessments of plans/projects based on large amounts of information

Proven data analysis and interpretation skills

Excellent mathematical skills including application and use in problem solving

Clear ability to understand evaluate and mitigate risk on behalf of Signal Energy and its clients

Effective interpersonal skills

Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and ownership

Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Office (strong Excel skills a must); MS Project proficiency preferred

Education / Experience:

Bachelors degree - business finance pre-law construction management estimating civil and mechanical or electrical engineering or related field. Engineering Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience

Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary managers and teams

Demonstrated ability to negotiate utility-scale renewable energy contracts in excess of $100MM

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling estimating cost control procurement and business development)

Field construction experience preferred

Signal Energy LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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