Director of Preconstruction Management

Applied High Voltage, LLC

. Drive CoVolt’s values internally and externally .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing preconstruction processes, including EPC contract negotiation and execution, while ensuring alignment with project budgets and schedules. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor members, and implement effective risk management strategies in the renewable energy sector.

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EPC Contract ManagementRisk Identification and MitigationProject Management Control SystemsTeam Leadership and MentoringChange Management

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationData Analysis and InterpretationProject SchedulingCost ControlEstimatingProcurementTechnical ReportingCommercial Strategy DevelopmentUtility-Scale Renewable Energy ContractsPV Solar and Battery Storage Technology

Soft Skills

Effective NegotiationInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCustomer Service OrientationSense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS Project

Industry Keywords

Preconstruction ManagementEPC LifecycleConstruction ManagementField Construction ExperienceMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive CoVolt’s values internally and externally
Coordinate, manage and lead the Preconstruction Management team
Develop, train and implement standardized tools and processes for tracking and reporting contracting and preconstruction progress
Mentor and develop team members in technical, commercial and project management aspects
Foster ownership and urgency in solving problems, mitigating risk and resolving open issues
Represent CoVolt’s culture and capabilities in customer, partner and industry interactions
Establish post-award contracting strategy, objectives, responsibilities and timeline
Lead customer contracting from award through execution of the EPC agreement
Coordinate legal, commercial, technical, estimating, scheduling, procurement and operations resources to resolve contract issues
Track contract terms, assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, exhibits, approvals and open items; report status to leadership
Identify commercial, technical, schedule and execution risks and opportunities and drive mitigation plans
Maintain change management from award through EPC execution, documenting scope, cost and schedule impacts
Establish and maintain project preconstruction plans covering scope, schedule, budget, responsibilities, milestones and reporting
Ensure engineering, permitting, procurement, estimating, scheduling and other preconstruction functions are completed according to plan
Resolve scope gaps, design development issues, constructability concerns and commercial decisions affecting margin, schedule or execution risk
Align the executed EPC contract with project budget, schedule, procurement plan and execution strategy
Capture customer-driven and internal changes and secure appropriate cost and schedule adjustments
Deliver a complete handover to Project Delivery, including contract requirements, assumptions, risks, changes, remaining actions and ownership
Report contract/exhibit status, preconstruction deliverables and overall progress to leadership
Report to the Executive Vice President – Client Solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, pre-law, construction management, estimating, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, architecture or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
Proven leadership focused on communication, process development, team mentoring and cross-functional collaboration
Commitment to exceptional customer service and successful customer outcomes
Fluency with EPC contracts, including legal, commercial and technical terms, exhibits and risk allocation
Detailed knowledge of PV solar and battery storage technology and the project EPC lifecycle
Strong risk identification, assessment and mitigation skills
Ability to establish and execute contracting strategies while protecting or improving project margin and risk profile
Strong change management, issue tracking, data analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to synthesize technical and commercial information into clear decisions, actions and executive reporting
Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, ownership and accountability
Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Office, including strong Excel skills; MS Project proficiency preferred
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary managers and teams
Demonstrated ability to lead negotiation and execution of utility-scale renewable energy EPC contracts in excess of $100MM
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement, contract administration and change management
Field construction experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Full-time remote work arrangement