Preconstruction Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Landscape is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of solar projects from preconstruction through permitting and construction. You will coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and compliant interconnection processes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and 5+ years of solar construction or engineering experience, proficiency with MS Office, Dynamics 365, MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study.
• 5+ years construction experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections.
• Understanding of Purchase Order, Subcontract, PPA, EPC Contracts and Project accounting.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Valid Driver’s License; must be willing to travel to various job sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ownership of a portfolio of projects from Business Development.
• Manages all Project Management aspects of the projects from handoff through submission of construction permits.
• Manages and acquires all non-ministerial permits to include zoning, planning, etc.
• Coordinates with Project Controls to create schedules for a project/portfolio as they are awarded.
• Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
• Assists Engineering team in decisions and development of the project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
• Coordinates with Procurement to ensure all equipment is purchased timely and in accordance with the project schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors, keep them apprised of project pipeline and assist Project Management in development of RFPs and Subcontract Agreements.
• Participates in weekly Client meetings, responds and/or relays preconstruction project tasks to the engineering team.
• Process submittals and RFIs as required.
• Prepares, tracks, and manages construction budget during the procurement phase of project to assure each purchase is within budget of each item.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding engineering, procurement, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Assists the Business Development team by providing all preconstruction technical support required to respond to all requests for proposals which include technical review and PPA or EPC contract review.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Solar experience

MS Office

Dynamics 365

MS Project

Communication skills

Interconnections knowledge

PO/Subcontract/Contracts

Travel readiness

OSHA certification

Roof access

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Assumes ownership of a portfolio of projects from Business Development.
• Manages all Project Management aspects of the projects from handoff through submission of construction permits.
• Manages and acquires all non-ministerial permits to include zoning, planning, etc.
• Coordinates with Project Controls to create schedules for a project/portfolio as they are awarded.
• Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
• Assists Engineering team in decisions and development of the project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
• Coordinates with Procurement to ensure all equipment is purchased timely and in accordance with the project schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors, keep them apprised of project pipeline and assist Project Management in development of RFPs and Subcontract Agreements.
• Participates in weekly Client meetings, responds and/or relays preconstruction project tasks to the engineering team.
• Process submittals and RFIs as required.
• Prepares, tracks, and manages construction budget during the procurement phase of project to assure each purchase is within budget of each item.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding engineering, procurement, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Assists the Business Development team by providing all preconstruction technical support required to respond to all requests for proposals which include technical review and PPA or EPC contract review.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study.
• 5+ years construction experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections.
• Understanding of Purchase Order, Subcontract, PPA, EPC Contracts and Project accounting.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Valid Driver’s License; must be willing to travel to various job sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.