Sr. Director of Preconstruction

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Lead the initial project kick-off meetings, defining clear objectives, scope, and deliverables for the preconstruction phase
• Define resource requirements for preconstruction activities
• Create alignment with all stakeholders on project goals and expectations
• Manage teams, act as a facilitator, trainer, communicator, and motivator
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by bringing together individuals from Estimation, Contracts, Permitting, and Engineering to work towards common project goals
• Lead regular team meetings to review progress, address roadblocks, and ensure alignment
• Mentor and coach team members to foster their professional growth and development, providing regular feedback and opportunities for skill enhancement
• Serve as a mediator in resolving conflicts or disputes within the preconstruction team or with external stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships and maintaining project momentum
• Champion a culture of safety within the preconstruction team and across project sites, emphasizing the importance of safety protocols, training, and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical business practices, serving as a role model for the team and upholding the company's values and culture
• Implement a systematic process for identifying, evaluating, and addressing potential risks specific to the preconstruction phase
• Collaborate with the team to assess impact of identified risks
• Develop and plan appropriate responses and mitigation strategies for risks
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal executive stakeholders regarding preconstruction progress and critical decisions
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely project status reports, highlighting key metrics, accomplishments, and challenges
• Facilitate collaborative brainstorming processes to address challenges and setbacks, bringing together necessary stakeholders to identify viable solutions
• Manage expectations with clients to ensure project success while forging lasting relationships with the client to promote repeat business
• Oversee all preconstruction activities from project inception to award, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgetary constraints
• Ensure adherence to established SOPs for all preconstruction activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the refinement of preconstruction methodologies
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in preconstruction and project management, sharing knowledge and insights with the team to drive innovation and improvement
• Manage an extensive pipeline of PV solar and ESS projects from a diverse portfolio of internal developed and third-party clients
• Lead the team through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and effective adaptation to new processes, technologies, and project requirements
• Make strategic decisions regarding resource allocation, project prioritization, and risk management, leveraging expertise and input from the preconstruction team and other key stakeholders
• Identify and develop future leaders within the preconstruction team, creating opportunities for advancement and succession planning to ensure continuity of leadership and talent within the organization

  Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering or construction
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar development
  • Extensive track record of successfully designing and building large scale solar power plants preferably in the Americas, and a demonstrated track record of delivering results
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of all phases of the renewables power plant development, including engineering, procurement, and construction and project management
  • Experience working with project developers and understanding of the RFP process
  • Have insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates
  • Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best practices and trends in the industry
  • Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement
  • Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations, including significant experience managing numerous suppliers and contractors
  • Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization
  • Have both long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, strong desire to continuously improve and push limits
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong team player with high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally