Preconstruction Manager

BoxPower

. Standardize and run the handoff from Sales into Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations after award .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-construction processes, subcontractor selection, and commercial risk management, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and contract execution. Proven ability to negotiate agreements and maintain project readiness through meticulous oversight and communication.

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Pre-Construction ManagementSubcontractor SelectionContract NegotiationCross-Functional CoordinationCommercial Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentScope AlignmentBid LevelingPricing ComparisonContract ReadinessRisk HandoffObligation ExtractionDownstream Delivery Risk ResolutionPre-NTP Cycle Time ImprovementSubcontractor Coverage

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationContract JudgmentCross-Functional Execution

Industry Keywords

Commercial OperationsProject ManagementEngineeringProcurementOperations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Standardize and run the handoff from Sales into Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations after award
Validate scope, assumptions, exclusions, milestone schedules, site/customer responsibilities, and commercial commitments before internal turnover
Sign off on subcontractor selection within budget guardrails
Maintain deviation logs, approved fallback positions, and approval records
Coordinate cross-functional contract inputs from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations
Run cross-functional readiness reviews
Source, qualify, level, negotiate, and select subcontractors for awarded projects
Lead subcontract scope alignment, bid collection, pricing comparison, commercial negotiation, and buyout discipline
Build repeatable subcontractor coverage, pricing benchmarks, and market intelligence
Oversee estimating team output quality and turnover readiness
Maintain subcontractor risk-related items pre-buyout
Drive resolution of assumption gaps, pricing misses, scope mismatches, and other downstream delivery risks
Establish go/no-go and readiness criteria before formal execution
Oversee post-signature contract readiness, including contract kickoffs, obligation extraction, and risk handoff to PMO and Operations
Ensure the execution team enters NTP with clear contractual obligations, aligned budget assumptions, subcontractor strategy, and open-item visibility
Track and improve pre-NTP cycle time, handoff quality, subcontractor coverage, and recurring root causes of downstream project disruption

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in pre-construction, project development, contracts, commercial operations, or related leadership roles
Track record negotiating customer and subcontractor agreements and managing pre-NTP commercial risk
Experience with subcontractor selection, pricing, bid leveling, scope alignment, and project readiness reviews
Strong written communication, contract judgment, and cross-functional execution skills