Preconstruction Manager

Spencer Ogden; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support utility-scale renewable energy projects during the planning phase before construction begins. You will collaborate with engineering, the EPC scheduling team, procurement, permitting, and construction teams to ensure projects are fully planned, scheduled, and ready for execution.

The ideal candidate has a Project Engineer background with 5+ years of experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, transmission, substation, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Engineering or Pre-Construction experience.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, transmission, substation, or EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering coordination, project scheduling, procurement, and construction planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering deliverables and project schedules.
• Work with the EPC scheduling team to maintain project timelines.
• Support procurement, permitting, and material readiness.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and engineering progress.
• Coordinate with engineering, EPC contractors, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks before construction.
• Support bid reviews, scope development, and project documentation.
• Ensure a smooth handoff from pre-construction to construction.

Skills

Project scheduling

Engineering coordination

Procurement

Permitting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

We are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support utility-scale renewable energy projects during the planning phase before construction begins. This role works closely with engineering, the EPC scheduling team, procurement, permitting, and construction teams to ensure projects are fully planned, scheduled, and ready for execution.

The ideal candidate has a Project Engineer background with experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering deliverables and project schedules.
• Work with the EPC scheduling team to maintain project timelines.
• Support procurement, permitting, and material readiness.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and engineering progress.
• Coordinate with engineering, EPC contractors, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks before construction.
• Support bid reviews, scope development, and project documentation.
• Ensure a smooth handoff from pre-construction to construction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Engineering or Pre-Construction experience.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, transmission, substation, or EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering coordination, project scheduling, procurement, and construction planning.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and cross-functional project teams.