Preconstruction Manager

Orsted Germany; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ørsted in Austin, TX seeks a Procurement & Preconstruction leader to drive planning, estimating and commercial readiness for utility-scale renewables. You will coordinate across Engineering, Development, Finance, and Construction to position projects for successful FID and delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and data-driven decision making to ensure competitive and executable projects in a dynamic energy market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a engineering, construction management, economics, finance or related field.
• Experience with renewable energy projects, construction processes, budgeting, and procurement contracts.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital expenditure budgets, project estimates, spend forecasts and schedules across development/preconstruction.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, development and finance to align technical solutions with commercial objectives.
• Evaluate EPC proposals and support contractor selection through bid evaluation processes.
• Lead negotiation and execution of EPC contracts aligned with milestones and investment timelines.
• Prepare budget, schedule and forecasting recommendations to support approvals and investment decisions.
• Identify and mitigate preconstruction risks related to permitting, supply chain, labour, site conditions, and constructability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Other relevant degree

Job description

Join us in this role where you'll play a key part in developing and preparing utility-scale renewable energy projects for successful execution. You'll lead preconstruction activities across wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects, providing commercial, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting expertise from early-stage development through Final Investment Decision (FID). Working at the intersection of Development, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Construction, you'll help ensure our projects are commercially competitive, executable, and positioned for long-term success.

Welcome to Procurement & Preconstruction

You'll be part of Procurement & Preconstruction where you together with your colleagues will drive project planning, estimating, contracting, and commercial readiness across Ørsted's renewable energy portfolio. You'll work closely with teams across Engineering, Development, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Project Execution to ensure projects are positioned for successful investment decisions and construction delivery. As a team, we collaborate across functions, share knowledge openly, and support each other in solving complex challenges. We value diverse perspectives and believe the best solutions are developed when we succeed as one.

You'll play an important role in:

• developing and managing capital expenditure budgets, project estimates, spend forecasts, and construction schedules throughout the development and preconstruction phases
• collaborating with engineering, procurement, development, and finance teams to align technical solutions, commercial objectives, and project execution strategies
• evaluating EPC proposals, analysing commercial and technical submissions, and supporting contractor selection through structured bid evaluation processes
• leading the negotiation and execution of EPC contract execution in line with project milestones and investment timelines
• preparing budget, schedule, and forecasting recommendations that support project approvals and investment decisions
• identifying and mitigating preconstruction risks related to permitting, supply chain, labour availability, site conditions, constructability, and project scope changes.

To succeed in the role, you:

• hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, economics, finance, supply chain management, or equivalent experience
• bring knowledge of renewable energy projects, construction processes, project budgeting, and procurement contracts
• have experience managing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment
• use analytical thinking and sound commercial judgement to support complex project and investment decisions
• demonstrate strong organisational skills and a structured approach to planning, forecasting, and risk management
• communicate effectively, build trusted relationships, and thrive in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [e-mail].