Preconstruction Leader

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Preconstruction Leader to join our Public Sector Central Team in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. The position requires frequent travel (30% to 50%), including overnight stays. The Preconstruction Leader (PCL) leads the front-end lifecycle of energy services and design-build construction opportunities. The position bridges client engagement and sales strategy with technical solution development and preconstruction planning to turnover projects to the project execution team after final acceptance of the contracts by the customer. The PCL evaluates customer needs, builds conceptual designs and scope, develops cost models, coordinates internal engineering/estimating resources, and supports proposal development through contract award. Preconstruction Leaders may deal with sales and technical issues that include but are not limited to: Develop winning technical and commercial solutions for energy services and design-build projectsArticulate the solutions to the customer as the technical sales support representativeServe as a trusted advisor to public sector, commercial, and institutional customersProvide leadership across the opportunity lifecycle from initial qualification through preconstructionDrive collaboration between internal resources such as sales, engineering, estimating, and operationsIdentify and manage external support resources such as utility companies, engineers, subcontractors and any other project specific partners required to deliver the solutions for the customerEnsure proposals are accurate, competitive, technically sound, and aligned with client requirementsSupport revenue, margin, and backlog growth targets through effective preconstruction management The Essential Functions Of The Position Include Support sales teams with technical presentations, customer workshops, and proposal interviewsDevelop sales strategies that highlight competitive differentiators in energy efficiency, renewables, and design-build deliveryBuild and maintain strong relationships with technical customer influencers, including facility operations and procurement staff across public and private sectorsAlong with the Account Executive, maintain accurate updates in CRM or sales pipeline tools, ensuring opportunity status, risks, and next actions are clearly definedLead technical discovery with clients, conducting site assessments, data collection, and requirements definitionDevelop conceptual scopes of work, preliminary designs, energy efficiency measures, and high-level engineering solutionsCoordinate internal estimating teams to create conceptual budgets, cost models, schedules, and risk assessmentsPrepare proposal content including narratives, performance models, conceptual designs, and pricingManage the preconstruction process including design development, design reviews, value engineering, and constructability analysesOversee subcontractor outreach, preliminary bid packages, and scope alignmentEnsure compliance with procurement rules, codes, standards, and public-sector requirementsMaintain accurate opportunity tracking, schedule adherence, and stakeholder communication during the preconstruction processLead internal go/no-go and risk review processes prior to proposal submissionTransition awarded projects to operations teams, ensuring full knowledge transfer and scope clarity Your Background Includes Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, energy systems, or related technical field preferred7–12 years of progressive experience in technical sales, business development, energy services, design-build, or mechanical/electrical systemsStrong background in preconstruction, engineering, estimating, or energy project development.Proven experience winning complex, multi-stakeholder sales opportunitiesFamiliarity with energy performance contracting, public-sector procurement, or MEP/controls systemsDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large opportunities through the full sales lifecycle Bonus To Have Professional credentials such as PE, PMP, CEM, or LEED AP MBA or advanced degree in a technical discipline What We Bring To You Professional growth and development programsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and familyLife insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits401(k) Savings PlanPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Personal/Sick LeavePaid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/childrenHighly competitive salaries and incentive structure We Want You To Know ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more. The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Energy Systems Group, LLC and its commonly owned affiliates, PacificWest Energy Solutions, Inc. and Yearout Energy Solutions Company, LLC, (collectively, "ESG") do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiting entities (generally, “Agency[ies]”). 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