Director of Preconstruction – Utility-Scale BESS
Location: Portland, OR preferred | Open to remote (U.S.) for a strong fit
The Opportunity
A fast-growing owner-operator in the utility-scale energy storage space is hiring a Director of Preconstruction to lead owner-side preconstruction for a national portfolio of battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
This role owns projects from early development through advanced preconstruction and handoff to construction, acting as the technical and commercial bridge between Development, Engineering, EPC, Procurement, and Construction.
What You’ll Do
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Lead preconstruction execution for utility-scale BESS projects across major U.S. power markets
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Translate development concepts into construction-ready, financeable projects
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Manage early through advanced design (?30%) via internal and external engineers
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Drive CapEx / OpEx and total cost of ownership modeling
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Lead negotiation of EPC / EPCA agreements and major construction contracts
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Resolve scope, pricing, and interface gaps between EPCs and OEMs
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Ensure clean, risk-managed handoff to Construction
What We’re Looking For
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Direct utility-scale BESS experience (owner / IPP side required)
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10+ years in preconstruction, EPC, development engineering, or owner-side execution
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Experience advancing projects from greenfield through advanced preconstruction
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Strong commercial judgment and EPC contract negotiation experience
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Working knowledge of BESS systems and HV infrastructure
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Exposure to multiple U.S. power markets (ERCOT, CAISO, WECC, SPP, MISO)
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Experience with augmentation planning and lifecycle cost considerations
Why This Role
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Senior, high-impact position with true owner-side authority
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Ability to build and shape the preconstruction function
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Direct influence on cost certainty, risk, and project execution readiness
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Competitive compensation and long-term incentive participation
Compensation: $200,000 – $265,000 base + plus annual bonus and long-term incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, market alignment, and scope.
Interested
Apply directly or reach out to Jordyn Maloney at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.