Primoris Services
Primoris Power Solutions simplifies complex power projects by assembling the perfect team and plan for your specific needs. We focus on making projects simpler, faster, and more efficient for our clients. Our experts in engineering, permitting, procurement, estimating, project controls, and construction work together to guide you toward the most effective path forward. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your project is handled with expertise and precision.
The
Preconstruction Manager
leads and coordinates all preconstruction activities for PPS power delivery pursuits, with a primary focus on high‑voltage substations, switchyards, and associated transmission scope. This role provides end‑to‑end leadership across pursuit development, serving as the central point of alignment between Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Scheduling, Contracts, and Proposal teams.
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for shaping pursuit strategy, defining scope, validating execution plans, identifying and managing risk, and ensuring proposals meet company standards. This position plays a critical role in schedule development, early procurement planning, early works strategy, and the successful transition from bid to execution.
Success in this role is measured by clarity of scope, efficient team coordination, schedule accuracy, strength of risk management, and the ability to provide quality proposals that meet client’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities Pursuit Leadership and Coordination
Lead preconstruction efforts for assigned pursuits from initial intake through bid submission and award
Serve as the primary coordination point across Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, Scheduling, Contracts, and Proposal teams
Act as the primary client liaison, delivering project updates, addressing challenges, and resolving client concerns effectively
Establish pursuit plans and timelines to drive alignment and accountability
Lead internal kickoff meetings and weekly check-ins efficiently while holding the team accountable to meet deadlines
Scope Definition and Risk Management
Perform detailed reviews of RFPs, technical requirements, drawings, and specifications
Identify scope gaps, technical risks, commercial exposure, and execution constraints
Assist in development and review of assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions to clearly define company’s position
Support constructability and value engineering discussions with engineering and execution teams
Schedule and Execution Planning
Partner with schedulers to validate engineering, procurement, and construction logic for project schedules
Lead development of LNTP scopes, early work packages, and cancellation schedules
Maintain alignment between bid schedules, LNTP schedules, and execution schedules
Procurement and Vendor Strategy
Support procurement planning for critical and long‑lead equipment
Assist in vendor scope clarification, and proposal evaluation
Review vendor proposals for technical compliance, scope alignment, and risk
Coordinate with procurement to develop mitigation strategies related to lead times, escalation, and availability
Transition to Execution
Lead LNTP handoff meetings to ensure project teams fully understand scope, risks, assumptions, and constraints
Ensure preconstruction decisions, commitments, and risk positions are clearly documented and communicated
Support early execution planning to enable a smooth and controlled project startup
Continuous Improvement and Standards
Capture lessons learned from awarded projects and incorporate them into future pursuits
Support development and refinement of PPS Preconstruction SOPs, templates, and tools
Promote consistency, quality, and accountability across all preconstruction deliverables
Required Qualifications
2 - 5 years of experience in power delivery preconstruction, engineering, or project development
Direct experience with high‑voltage substations, switchyards, or transmission line projects
Strong understanding of EPC and design‑build delivery models
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive alignment
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate design and scope into executable plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
Professional Engineering license or equivalent technical credential
Experience supporting LNTP strategies and early procurement planning
Familiarity with utility‑scale renewable interconnections and grid infrastructure
Experience working with integrated pursuit schedules using Primavera P6
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi‑discipline pursuits
Core Competencies
Ownership mentality and accountability for outcomes
Ability to bring clarity to incomplete or evolving information
Strong judgment in balancing risk, cost, schedule, and constructability
Collaborative leadership style that strengthens team performance
Attention to detail with strong big‑picture awareness
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The
Preconstruction Manager
leads and coordinates all preconstruction activities for PPS power delivery pursuits, with a primary focus on high‑voltage substations, switchyards, and associated transmission scope. This role provides end‑to‑end leadership across pursuit development, serving as the central point of alignment between Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Scheduling, Contracts, and Proposal teams.
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for shaping pursuit strategy, defining scope, validating execution plans, identifying and managing risk, and ensuring proposals meet company standards. This position plays a critical role in schedule development, early procurement planning, early works strategy, and the successful transition from bid to execution.
Success in this role is measured by clarity of scope, efficient team coordination, schedule accuracy, strength of risk management, and the ability to provide quality proposals that meet client’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities Pursuit Leadership and Coordination
Lead preconstruction efforts for assigned pursuits from initial intake through bid submission and award
Serve as the primary coordination point across Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, Scheduling, Contracts, and Proposal teams
Act as the primary client liaison, delivering project updates, addressing challenges, and resolving client concerns effectively
Establish pursuit plans and timelines to drive alignment and accountability
Lead internal kickoff meetings and weekly check-ins efficiently while holding the team accountable to meet deadlines
Scope Definition and Risk Management
Perform detailed reviews of RFPs, technical requirements, drawings, and specifications
Identify scope gaps, technical risks, commercial exposure, and execution constraints
Assist in development and review of assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions to clearly define company’s position
Support constructability and value engineering discussions with engineering and execution teams
Schedule and Execution Planning
Partner with schedulers to validate engineering, procurement, and construction logic for project schedules
Lead development of LNTP scopes, early work packages, and cancellation schedules
Maintain alignment between bid schedules, LNTP schedules, and execution schedules
Procurement and Vendor Strategy
Support procurement planning for critical and long‑lead equipment
Assist in vendor scope clarification, and proposal evaluation
Review vendor proposals for technical compliance, scope alignment, and risk
Coordinate with procurement to develop mitigation strategies related to lead times, escalation, and availability
Transition to Execution
Lead LNTP handoff meetings to ensure project teams fully understand scope, risks, assumptions, and constraints
Ensure preconstruction decisions, commitments, and risk positions are clearly documented and communicated
Support early execution planning to enable a smooth and controlled project startup
Continuous Improvement and Standards
Capture lessons learned from awarded projects and incorporate them into future pursuits
Support development and refinement of PPS Preconstruction SOPs, templates, and tools
Promote consistency, quality, and accountability across all preconstruction deliverables
Required Qualifications
2 - 5 years of experience in power delivery preconstruction, engineering, or project development
Direct experience with high‑voltage substations, switchyards, or transmission line projects
Strong understanding of EPC and design‑build delivery models
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive alignment
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate design and scope into executable plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
Professional Engineering license or equivalent technical credential
Experience supporting LNTP strategies and early procurement planning
Familiarity with utility‑scale renewable interconnections and grid infrastructure
Experience working with integrated pursuit schedules using Primavera P6
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi‑discipline pursuits
Core Competencies
Ownership mentality and accountability for outcomes
Ability to bring clarity to incomplete or evolving information
Strong judgment in balancing risk, cost, schedule, and constructability
Collaborative leadership style that strengthens team performance
Attention to detail with strong big‑picture awareness
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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