Preconstruction Manager at Lightsource Bp Powered By Hassan Allam in Austin, TX | USD123,000-137,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

bid review

site optimization

project estimates

due diligence

schedule development

financial modeling

Liaise with wider departments to provide project expertise as needed (development with permitting, engineering with design etc)
Read and review in detail bid proposals to determine appropriate contingency levels for bidder scopes vs scope of work requirements.
Participate in the site optimization process
Be the single point of contact for project estimates and be able to explain in detail how these were derived.
Liaise with engineering and project management to ensure project due diligence is completed in time for RFP bidding (Geotech, Hydrology etc).
Develop project schedules for development projects
Run estimates on project for input into financial models at various levels of maturity (high level estimates for future projects through to financial investment level estimates to determine project budgets).

Requirements

scheduling

sap

excel

engineering

pv

bess

Experience with scheduling and GANTT charts
Experience working in the utility-scale renewable energy industry preferred
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
Business fluent proficiency in English
Strong oral and written communication skills
Team player with strong eye for detail and focus on accuracy
Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and SAP (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to deliver while handling large numbers of diverse tasks
Relevant college degree with preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business Management
Experience in developing complex project estimates for PV and BESS Projects preferred
Ability to work independently to create tactical plans out of strategic goals
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities.

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
Competitive compensation: $123,000 to $137,000 annually plus a 15% annual bonus.
Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
Lifestyle Savings Account and more!
Retention bonuses
401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$3+ Billion

Project Financing

Financed over $3 billion globally under its solar platform.

2+ GW Built

Global Capacity

Built more than 2 gigawatts of solar capacity globally.

Founded in 2018 as a joint venture between global solar developer and regional infrastructure leader to spearhead Egypt’s solar transition.
Deploys end-to-end solar power solutions—from development and financing to construction and long-term operation.
Draws on decades of regional construction expertise and global solar experience to deliver complex utility-scale projects.
Focuses on commercial and industrial clients, tailoring power purchase agreements to customer needs.
Combines global supply-chain leverage with local execution, tailoring projects to meet client needs.
Operates within a broader solar platform that has financed and built significant capacity globally.
Part of bp’s full acquisition in 2024, joining a pipeline with tens of gigawatts and global renewable reach.

Culture + Values

Safety is integral to everything we do. We take full responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our people and our world.
We are a company with uncompromising integrity and business ethics. We achieve our ambitions by doing the right thing in an honest, fair, and responsible way, with and by our employees and business partners, every time.
We respect the law, support universal human rights, protect people and the environment, and benefit the communities where we work. We respect each team member's individuality and privacy, and do not tolerate discrimination.
As a renewable energy company, we are part of the energy transition. We have set out a sustainability framework to ensure we remain aligned with our goals and continuously improve.
We adopt a solutions-driven mindset throughout our entire business, to stay ahead of the game in an ever-changing global energy landscape.

Environment + Sustainability

4.4 TWh

Renewable Energy Generated

Produced 4.4 terawatt-hours of renewable energy, significantly contributing to global clean energy supplies.

95%

Responsible Supply Chain

Ensured 95% of key suppliers underwent rigorous responsible supply-chain due diligence.

72%

Agrivoltaics Integration

72% of operational U.S. assets integrate agrivoltaics, supporting sustainable agriculture practices.

15% Reduction

Emissions Reduction

Achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2023 levels.

Avoided 2,640,000 tCO2e emissions through renewable energy generation in 2024.
Developed 3 GW of new assets, increasing cumulative global capacity to 11.8 GW.
Energised the first battery energy storage project (Tiln Farm, UK) in 2024.
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity per MW developed by 17% compared to 2021.
Cut reported vehicle accidents by 55% from 2023 to 2024; internal recordable injury frequency 0.36, external 0.78.
Aligned under bp’s net-zero-by-2050 ambition for Scope 1 & 2, and lifecycle carbon intensity of energy products.

Inclusion & Diversity

2022 Award

Solar Diversity Recognition

Recognized for commitment to diversity in the solar industry.

2024 Report

Gender Pay Gap Data

Published the latest report on gender pay gap analysis.

VIBES programme (Volunteering, Inclusivity, Belonging, Equality, Society) drives openness, creative thinking, global collaboration and equity.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion mission statement underpins team‑building, leadership cultivation and inclusive workplace culture.

Articles

Careers at Lightsource BP Egypt

Press Centre

Team – Managing Directors & Leadership

Stories – Benban Solar Park, Airport Power, Bentley Motors

Role

Description

bid review

site optimization

project estimates

due diligence

schedule development

financial modeling

Liaise with wider departments to provide project expertise as needed (development with permitting, engineering with design etc)
Read and review in detail bid proposals to determine appropriate contingency levels for bidder scopes vs scope of work requirements.
Participate in the site optimization process
Be the single point of contact for project estimates and be able to explain in detail how these were derived.
Liaise with engineering and project management to ensure project due diligence is completed in time for RFP bidding (Geotech, Hydrology etc).
Develop project schedules for development projects
Run estimates on project for input into financial models at various levels of maturity (high level estimates for future projects through to financial investment level estimates to determine project budgets).

Requirements

scheduling

sap

excel

engineering

pv

bess

Experience with scheduling and GANTT charts
Experience working in the utility-scale renewable energy industry preferred
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
Business fluent proficiency in English
Strong oral and written communication skills
Team player with strong eye for detail and focus on accuracy
Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and SAP (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to deliver while handling large numbers of diverse tasks
Relevant college degree with preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business Management
Experience in developing complex project estimates for PV and BESS Projects preferred
Ability to work independently to create tactical plans out of strategic goals
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities.

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
Competitive compensation: $123,000 to $137,000 annually plus a 15% annual bonus.
Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
Lifestyle Savings Account and more!
Retention bonuses
401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$3+ Billion

Project Financing

Financed over $3 billion globally under its solar platform.

2+ GW Built

Global Capacity

Built more than 2 gigawatts of solar capacity globally.

Founded in 2018 as a joint venture between global solar developer and regional infrastructure leader to spearhead Egypt’s solar transition.
Deploys end-to-end solar power solutions—from development and financing to construction and long-term operation.
Draws on decades of regional construction expertise and global solar experience to deliver complex utility-scale projects.
Focuses on commercial and industrial clients, tailoring power purchase agreements to customer needs.
Combines global supply-chain leverage with local execution, tailoring projects to meet client needs.
Operates within a broader solar platform that has financed and built significant capacity globally.
Part of bp’s full acquisition in 2024, joining a pipeline with tens of gigawatts and global renewable reach.

Culture + Values

Safety is integral to everything we do. We take full responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our people and our world.
We are a company with uncompromising integrity and business ethics. We achieve our ambitions by doing the right thing in an honest, fair, and responsible way, with and by our employees and business partners, every time.
We respect the law, support universal human rights, protect people and the environment, and benefit the communities where we work. We respect each team member's individuality and privacy, and do not tolerate discrimination.
As a renewable energy company, we are part of the energy transition. We have set out a sustainability framework to ensure we remain aligned with our goals and continuously improve.
We adopt a solutions-driven mindset throughout our entire business, to stay ahead of the game in an ever-changing global energy landscape.

Environment + Sustainability

4.4 TWh

Renewable Energy Generated

Produced 4.4 terawatt-hours of renewable energy, significantly contributing to global clean energy supplies.

95%

Responsible Supply Chain

Ensured 95% of key suppliers underwent rigorous responsible supply-chain due diligence.

72%

Agrivoltaics Integration

72% of operational U.S. assets integrate agrivoltaics, supporting sustainable agriculture practices.

15% Reduction

Emissions Reduction

Achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2023 levels.

Avoided 2,640,000 tCO2e emissions through renewable energy generation in 2024.
Developed 3 GW of new assets, increasing cumulative global capacity to 11.8 GW.
Energised the first battery energy storage project (Tiln Farm, UK) in 2024.
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity per MW developed by 17% compared to 2021.
Cut reported vehicle accidents by 55% from 2023 to 2024; internal recordable injury frequency 0.36, external 0.78.
Aligned under bp’s net-zero-by-2050 ambition for Scope 1 & 2, and lifecycle carbon intensity of energy products.

Inclusion & Diversity

2022 Award

Solar Diversity Recognition

Recognized for commitment to diversity in the solar industry.

2024 Report

Gender Pay Gap Data

Published the latest report on gender pay gap analysis.

VIBES programme (Volunteering, Inclusivity, Belonging, Equality, Society) drives openness, creative thinking, global collaboration and equity.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion mission statement underpins team‑building, leadership cultivation and inclusive workplace culture.

Articles

Careers at Lightsource BP Egypt

Press Centre

Team – Managing Directors & Leadership

Stories – Benban Solar Park, Airport Power, Bentley Motors