Manager, Construction Projects

Geronimo Power, LLC•Bloomington, MN

4d•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Construction Projects leads construction execution across a significant portion of Geronimo Power’s renewable energy portfolio, from pre-construction planning and mobilization through commercial operation and handoff to Operations. The role is accountable for budget, bidding, contracting, schedule, quality, safety, field execution, project controls, and cross-functional coordination. This position also supports portfolio planning and Stage Gate readiness to help deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Typically, 8+ years of progressive experience in construction, engineering, or project delivery, including responsibility for complex capital projects; utility-scale renewable energy experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, contractors, field execution, risk, quality, and project controls.
Working knowledge of construction safety practices, permitting, quality assurance, commissioning, commercial operation, and project handoff requirements.
Ability to lead cross-functional work, influence without direct authority, resolve issues, and communicate effectively with executives, field teams, contractors, and external partners.
Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project scheduling, document-control, and construction-management tools.
Ability to travel approximately 30–40%, with additional travel as project needs require.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet site-access requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead execution activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects from pre-construction through commercial operation and transition to Operations.
Own construction budgets, bid processes, contracting strategy, project schedules, forecasts, and field execution oversight.
Partner with Development, Environmental and Permitting, Meteorology, Property, Engineering, Transmission Interconnection, Finance, and Operations teams to support project planning, design, and delivery.
Manage relationships with construction managers, engineering partners, contractors, consultants, third-party engineers, and financial partners.
Develop, maintain, and enforce design standards, construction criteria, documentation requirements, and quality-control expectations.
Oversee engineering and construction quality, including compliance with approved designs and the accuracy and completeness of final documentation, testing records, and turnover packages.
Coordinate construction documentation for due diligence reviews conducted by third-party engineers, lenders, investors, and other financial partners.
Ensure permit conditions, building permit requirements, field staking needs, and other construction compliance obligations are documented and satisfied.
Lead the transition from pre-construction into mobilization and execution, including readiness reviews, risk identification, and issue escalation.
Establish and monitor project controls and key performance indicators for safety, schedule, quality, cost, and customer service; implement corrective actions when performance is off plan.
Provide oversight, direction, and quality control for site teams while maintaining clear accountability across internal and external partners.
Provide technical support to Operations for project infrastructure, facilities, and systems as needed during turnover and early operations.
Support Stage Gate planning and ensure company goals, approvals, and timelines are achieved for projects in Stage 4 and beyond.
Visit active construction sites as project needs require; average travel is anticipated at 30–40% and may vary by portfolio activity.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.