Preconstruction Lead

Preconstruction Lead At DEPCOM Power, we are looking to for a Preconstruction Lead to add to our team. In this role, you will drive project success by aligning your work with our project vision, leveraging your unique strengths, and collaborating across teams to deliver superior results in safety, schedule, cost, and quality. You will gain or deepen experience managing RFQs (price-driven bids for defined scopes) and/or supporting RFPs (solution-based proposals evaluating approach, risk, and cost). This position requires up to 25% travel and is not eligible for VISA sponsorship. What You Will Do Consistently align your decisions and actions with the project vision and DEPCOM's long-term objectives, ensuring your work delivers durable value for all stakeholders. Demonstrate integrity, stewardship, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Foster a culture of accountability and teamwork, setting a positive example for others. Manage the RFQ/RFP estimating process, developing and critically reviewing cost estimates through quantitative analysis, historical data benchmarking, and continuous incorporation of lessons learned. Facilitate value engineering discussions, bringing together internal and external stakeholders to optimize project design and schedules, maximizing margin capture. Collaborate across teams, leveraging each person's unique strengths and expertise to maximize project outcomes. Proactively identify and remove barriers to effective teamwork and decision-making. Take ownership of your role and its impact on the overall project, ensuring your efforts support the success of the entire team. Proactively solve problems and drive process improvements to secure highly competitive subcontractor pricing. Encourage innovation and initiative, supporting others in pursuing work they excel at and are passionate about. Deliver accurate, levelized estimates that support project goals. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience estimating and/or analyzing scope gaps in a renewables or construction environment Deep understanding of the Estimating RFP/RFQ process, cost analysis, and value engineering. Proficiency in construction management software and data analysis tools. Demonstrated ability to align work with organizational vision and long-term project goals. Experience contributing to strategies that drive durable value for stakeholders. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience contributing to strategies that drive durable value for stakeholders. Track record of learning, adapting, and applying new knowledge to improve results. Ability to identify and remove barriers to effective teamwork and decision-making. Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders. Experience with bidding platforms and/or Procore or project-based software For this role, we anticipate paying $115,000- $135,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ) #J-18808-Ljbffr DEPCOM Power