Position SummaryThe Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading all post-award activities from preferred bidder/award through EPC Agreement execution, LNTP/FNTP, and handover to Operations. This role ensures continuity from the bid phase by preserving commercial intent, managing risk, and translating the awarded proposal into a fully executable project plan.
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 ResponsibilitiesEPC Agreement Negotiation & Commercial Alignment- 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.
- Ensure negotiated contract terms align with:
- Approved proposal assumptions
- Pricing and schedule
- Risk allocation and mitigation strategies
- Identify and manage commercial, technical, and execution risks during negotiations to avoid scope creep or unintended exposure.
- Preserve bid intent through contract execution and LNTP/FNTP issuance.
Post-Award Planning & Risk Alignment- Maintain and evolve the project risk register from award through FNTP.
- Coordinate and lead constructability reviews, risk reviews, and execution planning workshops.
- Manage LNTP activities in accordance with EPC Agreement terms, including scope authorization, billing, and compliance.
- Ensure Owner contract deliverables are clearly defined, tracked, and met.
Procurement & Buy-Out- Partner with Procurement to drive execution of:
- Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs)
- Purchase Orders (POs)
- Subcontractor agreements
- Ensure procurement strategy aligns with contract terms, schedule milestones, and budget.
- Maintain cost and scope integrity during buy-out.
Operational Readiness & Handover- Develop a complete and executable project plan for Operations, including:
- Design basis and constructability decisions
- Vendor and subcontractor selections
- Key commercial and contractual constraints
- Lead formal handover from Preconstruction to Operations.
- Support Operations through early execution by providing context to bid assumptions, negotiated terms, and design decisions.
Continuous Improvement- Support change order reviews from Award through FNTP.
- Track buy-out and early execution metrics.
- Capture lessons learned and provide feedback to Pursuit, Estimating, and Business Development teams to improve future bids.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
- Strong understanding of EPC contracts, scheduling, and risk management.
- Proficient in budget and cash flow analysis.
- Solar EPC construction management experience highly preferred.
