Pre-Construction Manager

Arevon•Scottsdale, AZ

52d

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager will work in tandem with the Development, Procurement, and Construction teams to de-risk price and schedule of projects in various stages of development. The Preconstruction Manager will report directly to the Director of Preconstruction and will: prepare estimates; review and vet EPC proposals; and create project level EPC schedules for utility scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The ideal candidate has experience in renewable energy and education in a related field. They have a solid track record of management and enjoy working on a dynamic and diverse team. They possess the technical skills required and have a background in engineering, construction, mathematics, or supply chain management. Strengths include data analysis, organization and meeting tight deadlines for various internal stakeholders. They desire the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and thrive in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptation to constant change, shifting demands, and moving timelines.

Requirements

Track record of working well within a team environment, taking ownership of processes and procedures.
Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
Highly skilled with Microsoft Excel.
Proficient with Microsoft Products (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to create project level schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
Ability to multi-task, prioritizes tasks effectively and work efficiently.
4-year degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, construction management, similar discipline, or 4 years of solar/BESS professional experience in construction, project management, or procurement.
1-2 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, or construction management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS, Auto-CAD, PV-Case, Python, Bluebeam is preferred.
Utility scale solar and/or battery energy storge experience is preferred.
Up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

Develop project EPC estimates to assist in the project pricing process.
Review engineering plan sets, site studies, develop takeoffs, and develop tools to efficiently estimate project costs while minimizing user inputs.
Work with Development and Engineering teams to complete project due diligence and de-risk projects at various stages of development.
Review and normalize bids from EPC contractors, identifying opportunities and risks.
Work with Procurement and Construction teams to negotiate contracts and change orders with favorable terms and pricing.
Create construction schedules for internal use as well as review, analyze, and optimize third party EPC construction schedules.
Develop and optimize estimating tools, including methodology to back-check and grade estimates against contracted projects.
Analyze local, national, and global trends that impact both the organization and the industry.
Prepare reports for various stakeholders which demonstrate tends, patterns, and predictions.
Work with programmers, engineers, and management to identify process improvement opportunities.
Prepare and present final analysis reports to stakeholders, enabling them to make business decisions based on various facts and trends.