Preconstruction Manager - Solar Projects (Hybrid)

Solar Landscape; Asbury Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Remote/hybrid options

Parental leave

Team meals

Office spaces

Medical coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Solar Landscape is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in the United States (Asbury Park, NJ area) to lead planning, budgeting, buyout and scheduling for multiple solar projects. The role includes risk management, internal/external leadership, and ensuring project success across a portfolio.

You will guide engineering and procurement, manage client meetings, and support responses to proposals with technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 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.
• Effective negotiation 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; willing to travel to various job sites.
• 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 from handoff through submission of construction permits.
• Manages and acquires all non-ministerial permits including zoning and planning.
• Coordinates with Project Controls to create schedules for the project/portfolio.
• Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and information is obtained.
• Assist Engineering in design decisions to meet company and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely equipment purchases.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and assist with RFPs and Subcontract Agreements.
• Participate in weekly Client meetings and relay preconstruction tasks to engineering.
• Process submittals and RFIs as required.
• Prepare, track, and manage construction budget during procurement phase.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on engineering, procurement, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Assist Business Development with preconstruction technical support for bids including technical review and contract reviews.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Interconnection knowledge

Po/Contract understanding

Organization

OSHA safety knowledge

Dwelling travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Solar Landscape is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in the United States (Asbury Park, NJ area) to lead planning, budgeting, buyout and scheduling for multiple solar projects. The role includes risk management, internal/external leadership, and ensuring project success across a portfolio.

You will guide engineering and procurement, manage client meetings, and support responses to proposals with technical reviews.