Director of Preconstruction (Chicago or Austin)

MUST BE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOISTaylor Hopkinson is currently in active pursuit of a Director of Pre-Construction with a leading renewable energy company driving the clean energy transition with investments in wind, solar, and battery storage across nearly 30 countries.The Director of Preconstruction is responsible for leading a team of Preconstruction Project Managers to prepare and optimize solar, wind, and energy storage projects for the South Region, ensuring they are build-ready from early development to handover to the construction team. This role supports the Region Development team by driving engineering, procurement, permitting, interconnection, and construction planning to meet critical development timelines and achieve Final Investment Decision (FID). Additionally, it ensures that projects are ready for execution, meeting CAPEX and schedule requirements.**Oversee day-to-day operations of the Preconstruction team.Develop resource plans to ensure adequate staffing.Assign team members based on capacity and project needs.Monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional development.Resolve issues and escalate challenges as needed.Establish strong working relationships with Development, Execution, Engineering, Procurement, Transmission, and other key functions.Provide high-level support to Development and Execution teams to ensure project targets are met.Facilitate smooth project handovers from Preconstruction to Execution.Oversee relationships with external contractors.Provide guidance in contract negotiations.Contribute to vendor performance evaluations.Apply deep technical knowledge in solar, wind, and BESS preconstruction activities.Identify cost and schedule optimization opportunities.Mitigate project risks ahead of FID and mobilization.Ensure accuracy and completeness of project documentation.Document key processes and support onboarding/training for new team members.Capture lessons learned and drive process improvements.Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance project and organizational efficiency.**Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Equivalent industry experience in renewable energy project management will also be considered.Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree; 12 years with a Masters degree; or 8 years with a PhD.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Experience in renewable energy project development and execution.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Created: 2025-02-19