Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - Utility Scale Renewables

Leap29; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is looking for an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager in Austin, Texas. This role supports renewable energy projects from initiation through construction, coordinating with various teams to develop proposals and strategies. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 2+ years of experience in the sector. Responsibilities include managing documentation, supporting project handoff, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The position offers a dynamic work environment in the growing renewable energy industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or renewable energy.
• Project management training preferred.
• Ability to travel (5–15%) and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle from RFP through to construction start.
• Coordinate inputs across engineering, estimating, procurement, legal, and operations teams.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Renewable energy knowledge

Time management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - Utility Scale Renewables - Austin

The Assistant Pre-Construction Manager supports renewable energy projects from early opportunity through construction kick-off. Acting as a junior project manager during the pursuit phase, this role coordinates cross-functional teams to develop competitive proposals and executable delivery strategies, ensuring a smooth transition to construction.

This position works closely with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Contracts, Legal, Risk, Tax, and Construction teams to manage proposal development and standardize pre-construction processes.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Proposal Coordination

• Support project lifecycle from RFP through construction start
• Coordinate inputs across engineering, estimating, procurement, legal, and operations teams
• Assist with proposal pricing, schedules, and technical deliverables
• Prepare construction schedules, cash flow projections, and bid documentation
• Track deliverables, risks, and stakeholder inputs to maintain alignment
• Support value engineering and maintain assumptions, clarifications, and exceptions (ACE)

Design & Technical Coordination

• Monitor design development and identify impacts to cost, schedule, and constructability
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate design reviews and technical feedback
• Support early-stage services (geotechnical, survey, utilities) and logistics planning
• Assist in developing conceptual construction plans and schedules

Project Controls & Documentation

• Maintain organized project records, logs, and meeting documentation
• Manage documentation in Procore and SharePoint
• Track decisions and design changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Support preparation of handoff documentation to construction teams

Contracts & Commercial Support

• Assist with contract exhibits, scopes of work, and supporting documents
• Support contract negotiations and closeout with legal and contracts teams

Handoff & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support project handoff and construction kick-off activities
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and consultants
• Help align project expectations with delivery strategies

Process Improvement & Safety

• Follow stage-gate and project delivery processes
• Support workflow standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or renewable energy
• Project management training preferred
• Ability to travel (5–15%) and valid driver’s license required

Technical Skills

• Understanding of renewable energy construction (civil, structural, electrical)
• Familiarity with drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Basic knowledge of scheduling (Primavera P6 preferred)
• Experience with Procore, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office
• GIS/Google Earth experience preferred; SCADA/commissioning exposure a plus

Core Competencies

• Strong organization and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Professional stakeholder management