Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary: The Pre-Construction Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead pre-construction activities in coordination with Developers on RES-developed projects and/or other project service functions, including preparing and updating preliminary engineering and construction schedules, conducting pre-construction and progress meetings, ensuring the project aligns with owner requirements and constraints, supporting review of contract exhibits and working with operations, 3rd party engineering, 3rd party construction, and owners to move projects seamlessly from RFP through contracting and into construction. The Pre-Construction Manager will communicate, plan, and strategize closely with members of Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Contract, and Construction teams.

Requirements:

• Learn and understand the project owner's needs, goals, and requirements; and work with the project team to incorporate them into the design and technical specifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
• Work with business development to establish or maintain exceptional customer relationships. Gather feedback and track clarifications during the design process. Identify future projects and collaboration opportunities.
• Help the project team manage the closing process with the project owner.
• Develop the project execution strategy for the proposal. Identify key subcontractors and personnel needed.
• Lead and manage pre-construction activities on multiple RES developed/3rd party hard bid projects.
• Create initial engineering and construction schedules, and update and maintain those schedules as required.
• Manage bid prep, the scope of work, and review for all bids.
• Work with the contracts team to close construction contracts, with a high focus on exhibits and ancillary documentation, including the ability to write scopes of work.
• Review project constraint matrices and setbacks, drawings, specifications, and other construction documents and communicate issues, the accuracy of the information, and potential risks.
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
• Seek bids and contracts in coordination with project developers/owners for all design engineering services such as 10%, 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, and interconnection-related models and drawings.
• Seek bids and contracting for pre-construction-related services such as geotechnical investigations, topo/lidar, utility line locations, communications, and project power.
• Review proposal price and schedule with input from the construction operations team and estimating.
• Facilitate incorporation of constructability, logistics solutions, customer expectations, and critical success factors, into conceptual design activities.
• Communicate important design, estimating, development, pre-construction, and construction milestones to the project team.
• Track and organize project information, documents, and correspondence.
• Document design and cost changes throughout the pre-construction process.
• Initiate, facilitate, and lead pre-construction meetings.
• Present, support, and lead by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Act as an additional point of contact with project owners, third-party engineers, and construction-related consultants during the pre-construction phase.
• Participate in presentations with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
• Organize and participate in site visits to gain an understanding of the existing site conditions of the projects.
• Prepare cash flow deliverables as required.
• Assist the Construction Project Managers with managing the project plan, hosting kick-off, and closing out meetings for the project.
• Assist in developing assumptions, clarifications, and exceptions (ACE) documents, as well as risk & opportunity logs.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other construction/technical-related preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a construction and/or engineering field
• 2+ years of knowledge of renewables project layout and engineering and/or construction of HV, MV, and BESS infrastructure
• Highly organized with a strong ability to manage multiple pre-construction activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Can start with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the project using the available resources.
• Ability to manage and problem-solve complex technical and commercial issues.
• Approaches problems by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Ability to utilize imaginative and innovative approaches to resolve problems and address potential risks.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Primavera P6 knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to travel 5-15%

Anticipated base salary range: $115,000 - $130,000

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Rarely: Carrying 5-15 lbs. and repetitive motions required

Occasionally: Vision, standing, and walking required

Frequently: Reading and sitting are required.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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