Pre Construction Manager

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre Construction Manager leads and coordinates preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage renewable energy projects. The role coordinates engineering, permitting, interconnection, procurement, and operations and maintenance inputs so projects are fully designed, de-risked, and contractually prepared for construction. It is an office-based position with some travel to RWE Americas offices and field locations. The manager oversees engineering scopes, deliverables, and schedules; coordinates surveys and site data collection; monitors construction drawing milestones; and supports site layout optimization, cost optimization, and levelized cost of energy improvements. The role develops civil permitting strategies, coordinates utility crossing agreements and other key permits, and prepares interconnection plans and schedules. It also incorporates O&M requirements into project scope and contracts, assembles and validates bid scopes, supports procurement and contractor engagement, and identifies and resolves risks before construction mobilization. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field and at least five years of experience in renewable energy construction, engineering, and project management. An engineering degree and Project Management Professional certification are preferred. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a construction-related field from an accredited university.
Minimum five years of experience in renewable energy construction, engineering, and project management.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer relationships.
Demonstrated desire to learn about the company and the renewables sector.
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
Ability to multitask while working independently and as part of a team.
Motivated self-starter who is goal-oriented and has strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build relationships, empathize, and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Receptive to direction, challenge, and development; coachable.
Detail-oriented, with strong business acumen and sound understanding of business concepts.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Engineering degree (preferred in addition to the stated engineering or construction-related bachelor's degree).

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering, permitting, procurement, and O&M inputs to prepare projects for construction.
Manage engineering scopes, deliverables, and timelines, directing internal teams and third-party engineers on geotechnical, civil, high-voltage, photovoltaic, and battery energy storage system designs.
Coordinate survey execution and site data collection with development teams, including topographic and ALTA surveys.
Monitor construction drawing progress and enforce design milestones, including 60% PV, 100% HV, and issued-for-construction milestones.
Lead cost optimization and LCOE improvement efforts through cross-functional reviews and incorporation of lessons learned.
Coordinate site layout inputs and schedules to support constructible, cost-efficient designs that meet stormwater and permitting requirements.
Develop and manage civil permitting strategies, including required permits, approval processes, and timelines.
Coordinate utility crossing agreements and key permits with legal, engineering, and external stakeholders.
Prepare interconnection plans and schedules with engineering, transmission, and compliance teams, including equipment, testing, and sequencing requirements.
Integrate O&M requirements into project scope and contracts, including facility specifications, spare parts, and startup needs.
Assemble and validate scopes of work for bidding by consolidating engineering inputs and leading cross-functional reviews.
Deliver complete engineering packages and documentation to procurement teams to support competitive bidding or negotiations.
Identify and resolve technical, regulatory, and logistical risks before construction mobilization.