Job Description:

The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for leading and overseeing the preconstruction function across a portfolio of projects, ensuring consistent delivery of scope, budget, schedule, and risk alignment prior to construction execution. This role combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functional coordination to translate Nextpower’s products and services into executable design and construction solutions.

The Director of Preconstruction provides senior-level guidance to preconstruction teams, drives standardization and continuous improvement of preconstruction processes, and serves as a key partner to Sales, Engineering, Foundations, Construction, and external stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in optimizing customer outcomes, improving financial predictability, and ensuring projects transition smoothly from development into construction.

Key Objectives

Ensure Construction Readiness

Deliver fully aligned scope, budget, schedule, and execution strategies prior to construction handoff, reducing downstream risk and change.

Drive Financial Predictability

Establish accurate budgets, assumptions, and cost controls to support strong project financial performance and informed decision-making.

Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams

Build, mentor, and retain a strong cross functional preconstruction team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Enhance Customer and Stakeholder Confidence

Provide clear, consistent leadership and communication to customers and partners throughout the preconstruction phase.

Grow Foundations and Specialized Services

Expand Foundations Services and related offerings to increase customer value and associated revenue opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

Preconstruction Leadership & Oversight

• Provide senior leadership of the preconstruction phase across multiple projects, ensuring a consistent, high-quality, customer experience and seamless transition to construction.
• Establish and maintain alignment of scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring projects are construction-ready prior to handoff.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of initial project budgets, scope definitions, assumptions, and budget trend logs.
• Direct the creation and management of project schedules and key milestones, holding preconstruction teams accountable to commitments.
• Monitor and report on key preconstruction performance metrics and project success factors.

Design, Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Ensure design documents align with execution strategies, constructability requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical design, engineering, and specification issues during preconstruction.
• Oversee bid strategy, bid packages, and contract manuals to ensure consistency with project goals and company standards.
• Ensure all regulatory approvals, permits, and jurisdictional requirements necessary for construction are identified, coordinated, and secured.

Foundations & Specialized Services

• Provide leadership and accountability for the Pile Loading Testing program, including scope, budget, schedule, and customer deliverables.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for the NX Foundations business with Sales, owners, engineers, and trade partners during the preconstruction phase.

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Partner with the Sales team to support pursuit strategy, proposal development, and customer presentations.
• Serve as a senior advisor to customers during the preconstruction phase, reinforcing confidence in Nextpower’s technical and execution capabilities.
• Collaborate with Sales team in the contracting process with the Customer
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across diverse organizational levels.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop preconstruction managers and team members to support long-term organizational capability and succession planning.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set expectations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment with clear roles, responsibilities, and communication pathways.

Financial & Operational Management

• Support project and departmental financial objectives through disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options during preconstruction to optimize project outcomes.
• Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement across preconstruction processes.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction, project development, construction management, or related roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership or management experience overseeing complex projects or teams.
• Experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Industry Expertise

• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost estimating, scheduling, constructability, and risk management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and execution plans.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop teams in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior leaders, customers, and technical teams.
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Organizational & Strategic Skills
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $215,000.00-$230,000.00. (Applicable to California)

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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