Senior Director, Preconstruction and Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee the transition of projects from initial development phases to EPC contract execution.

• Lead the processes of early-stage estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling.

• Recruit, mentor, manage, and provide support to Pre-construction Managers and Scheduling Managers.

• Manage EPC budgets and schedules from the development phase through to contract execution.

• Create EPC cost estimates and schedules for the Origination and Investment teams.

• Assess proposals from major equipment suppliers in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.

• Work with Project Development on matters related to real estate, legal, environmental, permitting, constructability, and interconnection.

• Collaborate with Engineering to align solar and energy storage plant designs for optimal production and cost efficiency.

• Guide external engineers on preliminary studies, design, and permitting processes.

• Maintain and manage the overall EPC pipeline schedule.

• Identify resource requirements, potential risks, mitigation strategies, and high-risk elements.

• Communicate milestones and EPC strategies to both internal and external stakeholders as well as Contracts.

• Facilitate EPC negotiations through prompt execution.

• Lead project kickoff meetings and transition projects to Project Management and Construction teams.

• Assist with project financing efforts.

• Analyze current construction project costs and risks in conjunction with Project Controls.

• Incorporate project closeout insights into future estimates and schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience for the Director role, or 10+ years for the Senior Director position, in project planning, scheduling, forecasting, estimation, and pre-construction development.

• Experience with utility-scale solar and BESS projects is required.

• Development experience is highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to support pre-construction site visits and meetings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to independently manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Competence in leading multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Established business acumen.

• Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and all levels of management.

• Proven ability to manage multiple direct reports while supporting employee development.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Capacity to handle several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to shifting priorities.

• Sound judgment and the ability to make timely, informed decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Additional employee benefits package perks.

• Equal opportunity and support for disability accommodation.