Preconstruction Manager

Signal Energy is a full service design/​build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects across North America.  We are a Values based company and we are guided by a set of Core Principles.  Every action we take, every decision we make, is guided by our Core Principles and Mission to Harness Creative Energy.  We have a strong pipeline of business and are experiencing exciting growth.​

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.​ These positions are in Chattanooga, TN or remote and will require periodic travel for pre-bid site visits, customer meetings and conferences.​ Experience with power plant engineering, procurement and construction required.  Experience with utility-scale solar energy is a plus.

Reports to: Director of Preconstruction

Works closely with: Customers, Project Engineers, Business Development, Procurement, Consulting Engineers, Vendors

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Lead pre-construction team meetings for assigned  projects
• Focus on construction feasibility and risk identification.  Present opportunities and creative solutions to complex problems  from Bid Phase through turnover at Construction Phase
• Coordinate deliverables to support competitive proposals in response to client tenders
• Represent Signal Energy to the industry in a professional capacity by attending customer meetings and industry events.
• Keep current with latest market developments and industry offerings to elevate Signal Energy competitiveness
• Participate in department and company initiatives
• 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

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high impact activities
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships internally and externally
• Operate with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations
• 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
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem solving
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary
• Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Office (strong Excel skills a must); MS Project proficiency preferred

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in, civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business or related area.

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